Work on securing UNESCO World Heritage status for the Transatlantic Cable Ensemble is continuing with the final draft of paperwork due to be ready by the beginning of next year.
The process takes a number of years to complete once the final draft of paperwork has been completed.
The 10th annual Valentia Lecture is underway on Valentia Island.
Canadian MP James Maloney is attending the event and says the Valentia Transatlantic Cable Foundation has strengthened ties between the two nations.
He says the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is aware of the UNESCO World Heritage status bid:
The first transatlantic cable connecting Europe and North America was lain between Valentia and Heart's Content, Newfoundland in the 19th century.
Robert Kearns is the founder of the Canada Ireland Foundation.
He’ll receive the inaugural Valentia Global Impact Award, which recognises someone connected with Ireland who has had an impact globally.
Mr Kearns it’s very special to be recognised:
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