Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has congratulated St. Paul’s students and staff after a remarkable series of events in London for St. Patrick’s Day.
77 students, accompanied by staff and members of the school community, travelled to London to represent St. Paul’s over St. Patrick’s weekend.
As part of their trip, Dáire Hughes MP welcomed the delegation to Westminster for a tour, a political discussion and the opportunity to play in the historic Westminster Hall.
Speaking after the event, Dáire said:
“It was incredible to welcome a fantastic group of students, staff and parents to Westminster as part of a series of events they undertook to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in London.
“As well as performing brilliantly in the massive parade, the group toured the city and even entertained shoppers and tourists with an impromptu performance at the Battersea Power Station and on the London Underground.
“On their final day I welcomed them to Parliament for a brief tour, a couple more performances and a great political discussion in the Grand Committee Room.”
Dáire continued:
“It was a fantastic and unique experience to have local students perform in Westminster. Their skilled performances of traditional Irish music and dancing brought some much needed culture and flair to the British parliament.
“The level of questioning from the students during our political discussion matched their musical talent. We covered a wide variety of topics including Irish unity, the cost of living crisis, the situations in Palestine and Iran, and Sinn Féin policies.
“The students were powerful ambassadors for St. Paul’s and South Armagh. They are a credit to their school, their families and the community. They deserve the highest praise and congratulations for a remarkably successful visit, as do the staff and parents who accompanied them. I hope they all enjoyed the experience and I look forward to hearing what they have planned next.”
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