Both authorities hope it will create a 'greater co-operation' between Islands
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Darryl Barron and Mayor of Douglas Steven Crellin signed the agreement at a ceremony this afternoon (20 October).
The local authority believes it will help strengthen links for young people, businesses and community organisations on both Islands.
Councillor Crellin says it will promote stronger links between both capitals across areas including culture, language and transport.Council Leader Devon Watson said: "As representatives of our cities, we hold a simple responsibility to make life better for the people who call them home. We want our young people to find opportunity, our neighbourhoods to thrive and our cities to be places where everyone can belong.
"The value of what we sign today will be measured in what our people can do together tomorrow.
"May those who come after us find the journey between our cities easier, the friendship deeper and the possibilities greater."
'Very unsettled' weekend on the way
Murder Trial: Jury retires to consider its verdict
Poor weather forecast sees Liverpool sailings cancelled
Ten local authorities looking for candidates to stand in by-elections