/ CORRECTION - San Jose and Dublin Celebrate Sister City Relationship as Prelude to St. Patrick's Day

SAN JOSE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/03/08 -- In the news release, "San Jose and Dublin Celebrate Sister City Relationship as Prelude to St. Patrick's Day," issued earlier today by City of San Jose, California, we are advised by the company that the header for the final list should read "2008 Dublin Sister City Delegation" rather than "2007 Dublin Sister City Delegation" as originally issued. Complete corrected text follows.

San Jose and Dublin Celebrate Sister City Relationship as Prelude to St. Patrick's Day

SAN JOSE, CA--(March 3, 2008) - Established in 1986, the San Jose & Dublin Sister City Program, known as "twinning" in Ireland, has thrived throughout its 22-year existence serving to nurture cultural, economic, artistic, sporting, and educational ties between San Jose/Silicon Valley and Dublin.

Friday, March 7

WHAT: Welcome Breakfast WHEN: 7:30 a.m., Friday, March 7 WHERE: San Jose Museum of Art 110 S. Market Street WHO: Program to include: -- Mayor Chuck Reed -- Dublin Lord Mayor Paddy Bourke -- Lord Mayoress Margaret Bourke -- San Jose City Councilmembers -- Dublin Delegation -- Program Emcee: Catherine Heenan, News Anchor, KRON-TV Tickets - $35 - www.sanjosedublin.org

WHAT: City Hall Flag Raising Ceremony WHEN: 10 a.m., Friday, March 7 WHERE: San Jose City Hall Plaza 200 E. Santa Clara Street WHO: Ceremony to include: -- San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed -- Dublin Lord Mayor Paddy Bourke -- Una Fannon, Vice Consul, Ireland Consulate General -- Dublin Delegation -- Pete McHugh, Chair, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors -- San Jose Fire Department and San Jose Police Department Color Guard -- Student Choir from San Jose's St. John Vianney Catholic School

WHAT: Dublin Tourism Luncheon WHEN: 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 7 WHERE: Sainte Claire Hotel 302 S. Market Street WHO: In attendance will include: -- Dublin Lord Mayor Paddy Bourke -- Lord Mayoress Margaret Bourke -- Dermot Clarke, Owner/Chef, L'Ecrivain (Winner of Michelin Star) -- Patrick Thomas, Chef, L'Ecrivain

WHAT: Program and Reception WHEN: 5:30 p.m., Friday, March 7 WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church 81 N. Second Street WHO: In attendance will include: -- Dublin Lord Mayor Paddy Bourke -- David Bird, Dean and Rector, Trinity Episcopal Church -- Barbara Goldstein, Director, Public Art Program, San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs -- Dublin Delegation

Saturday, March 8

WHAT: Spirit of Ireland Award Dinner WHEN: 6:30 p.m. - No-Host Reception 7:30 p.m. - Seating for Dinner WHERE: San Jose Athletic Club 196 N. Third Street, San Jose WHO: Program to Feature 2008 Award Recipient John Hannegan Tickets - $150 -- Available at www.ticketweb.com

2008 Dublin Sister City Delegation -- Lord Mayor, Councilor Paddy Bourke -- Lady Mayoress Margaret Bourke -- Councilor Mary Freehill -- Councilor Charlie Ardagh -- Catherine Kelly -- John Tierney, City Manager -- Sadie Tierney -- Vincent Norton, Executive Manager, City Manager's Department -- Gina Quin, CEO, Dublin Chamber of Commerce -- Margaret Sweeney, President, Dublin Chamber of Commerce -- Dr. Jennifer Edmond, Director, Research Strategy, Trinity College -- Frank Magee, President, Dublin Tourism -- Dermot Clarke, Owner/Chef, L'Ecrivain -- Patrick Thomas, Chef, L'Ecrivain

Contact: Steven Brewster (408) 535-8168 office (415) 577-8851 mobile

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