Elizabeth Therson Cofie (Co-ordinator for 8 African countries in Group 3) and Frank Vitor (National Twinning Officer Ghana) along with Aileen Coney at the 160th Anniversary celebrations in Dublin on Sunday 30th May 2004
The highlight of their visit was the 160th Anniversary Celebrations of the foundation of the Society in Ireland (1844-2004) at Dublin's RDS, where they were among many other foreign guests and other dignatories. | 
African Vincentians at 160th Celebrations | 
Northern Vincentians - Aideen D'Arcy, Linda Savage and Frances Finnegan - all from Belfast |
| The Society was priveleged to welcome Elizabeth Therson Cofie and Frank Vitor as their guests for several days during our 160th anniversary celebrations. Elizabeth and Frank were representing Ghana to which we in Northern Ireland are 'Twinned' - Click 'here' to read more . 
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| A warm welcome from the Lady Mayoress of Belfast Dympna Morgan in the City Hall | | | | Frank with Larry McArdle (Northern Regional President) and other Society members in Dublin |
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During their visit they were treated to a welcome buffet on arrival and met with Society members who had been in Ghana in August 2003 on a house building project. They also travelled to Downpatrick and to West Belfast, where they met Society members involved in our shops and other activities.
They were given a grand tour of Belfast's City Hall and received gifts from the Lady Mayoress Dympna Morgan before a celebratory meal at Belfast Castle. | |
