In September 2007, a delegation from Clover visited Larne, Northern Ireland, to finalize a Sister Cities Agreement.  Clover and Larne twinned in September, 1997.  Larne, has a rich heritage that is still visible throughout the area. As one of the closest ports to the coast of Scotland, Larne offers one of the most modern ferry ports in the United Kingdom. The town is an ideal base to explore the countryside of County Antrim or for excursions to Scotland.

Larne offers a wide range of shops from high street stores to traditional family businesses to suit everyone's taste and pocket. A popular variety market is held every Wednesday morning in the Larne market yard.

The town boasts several excellent parks and recreation facilities within easy reach of the town center. An imposing statue, commemorating Larne's role as a port of emigration, is situated in the town's Curran Park. The statue features a family group on their way to an emigrant ship about to set sail for America.

Modern Larne is very proud of its American connections and is more than glad to put out the welcome mat to its cousins from across the pond. For more information on Larne and the surrounding borough be sure to stop by the Chamber of Commerce or check out the borough online at www.larne.gov.uk.

In an effort to formalize the Town's commitment to further the goals of the Sister Cities Agreement, the Ulster American Society was formed in August, 2006.  In itself, the Ulster American Society bolsters the relationship between the two communities.  However, the Society was tasked to do much more to maximize the benefits of Clover's relationship with Larne.  The Ulster American Society meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Larne Building, 103 N. Main Street.  For more information, contact Town Hall at 803-222-9495.