Spirit of Newfoundland Productions was the only Canadian entry accepted to compete in the Waterford International Lite Opera Festival in Waterford in September 2005. The company won the Adjudicators Award and was invited back for a one week tour.

The theatre troupe performed the award winning Broadway production Nunsense. Performers included Shelley Neville, Kelly Ann Evans, Sheila Williams, Petrina Bromley, Cheri Carroll, Peter Halley, Sean Carroll, Steve Power and George Morgan. The Waterford International Lite Opera Festival has been a prestigious competition since its inception in 1959.
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Town of Tilting, Newfoundland and Labrador

For the past twelve years, culture and heritage has been a sector for development for the Town of Tilting , culminating in designation as Provincial Heritage District in June 2003 and a National Historic Site of Canada in September 2004. 

Restoration projects have included numerous fish stages and stores in the harbour as well a number of homes, one now a museum and a number future commercial properties. Tilting is investigating future twinning possibilities in Ireland and is exploring opportunities in producing replica furniture in restored homes, traditional fencing, traditional gardening and preservation of its cemetery, site of first generation Irish immigrants.
  

Premier Danny Williams and Minister Kathy Dunderdale make official visit to Ireland

Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, led a delegation on an official visit to Ireland from July 5 to 9, 2004 to reestablish economic ties with the Irish government. Premier Williams was joined by Kathy Dunderdale, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development. It was the province’s first official visit to Ireland since October 2002. While in Ireland, the delegation met with Irish officials and business representatives and participated in separate events with the Newfoundland Symphony Youth Choir and three Newfoundland and Labrador high technology companies who are also visiting Ireland.
  

The Coast of Ireland

This breathtaking photo was taken in Bunmahon, Co. Waterford. Most would probably agree that if any Newfoundlander were asked where this photo was taken, he or she would likely say the Cape Shore, Newfoundland.  How can two places be so similar? It should not surprise us then to learn that millions of years ago, the islands of Newfoundland and Ireland were once joined.

Last updated: September 9, 2008