{"id":49232,"date":"2025-10-16T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=49232"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T19:21:41","slug":"paulding-chamber-announces-shades-of-ireland-trip-benefiting-local-student-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/paulding-chamber-announces-shades-of-ireland-trip-benefiting-local-student-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Paulding Chamber Announces \u201cShades of Ireland\u201d Trip Benefiting Local Student Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cabra Castle, Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting local residents to join a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience while giving back to the community. In partnership with Collette Travel and Orange Grover Travel Company, the Chamber will host a 10-day \u201cShades of Ireland\u201d group tour, June 19\u201328, 2026, offering travelers the opportunity to explore the best of Ireland in comfort and style\u2014all while supporting the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tour includes visits to Dublin, Blarney Castle, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, and an overnight stay in a real castle. Optional three-night extensions in London or Edinburgh are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a premium, worry-free group travel experience designed for convenience and value. Travelers will enjoy 4-star hotels, quality dining, expert local guides, and Collette\u2019s renowned door-to-door service\u2014including round-trip transportation from Paulding to the airport and private transfers from the Dublin airport to the hotel upon arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCollette truly takes care of everything,\u201d said Jill Strahley, Executive Director of the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce. \u201cYou can simply relax and enjoy the adventure\u2014no long-term parking, no complicated logistics, and a wonderful group of fellow travelers from our own community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proceeds from the trip will benefit the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Chamber\u2019s 501(c)(3) charitable arm established in 2023. The Foundation supports scholarships for Paulding County students and community initiatives that encourage young people to build their careers and futures locally. The Foundation will award its first scholarships in Spring 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An informational meeting about the trip will be held on Monday, November 3 at 6:00 PM at the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce, 101 E. Perry St., Paulding, Ohio. During this meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with Matthew O\u2019Shaughnessey of Orange Grove Travel Company, Collette\u2019s travel partner, who will review the itinerary, pricing, and travel details. Those planning to attend the informational meeting are asked to RSVP by Thursday, October 30 by emailing pauldingchamber@gmail.com or calling 419-399-5215 so the Chamber can plan seating and refreshments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelers who book the trip by December 20, 2025, will receive $200 off per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who can\u2019t attend the in-person meeting and would like additional trip details, please contact Matthew O\u2019Shaughnessey at 260-418-8422 or matt.oshaughnessey@orangegrovetravel.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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