An exciting year for South Dublin - The Gathering Dublin 2013
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An exciting year for South Dublin - The Gathering Dublin 2013
South Dublin County Tourism Ltd in partnership with South Dublin County Council, Fingal Leader Partnership and The Gathering Ireland will host 25 international tournaments and competitions throughout 2013 through sport and culture as part of the biggest tourism initiative to take place in Ireland under the Gathering Ireland 2013.
South Dublin County now recognised as a leading sports and events destination in Ireland is proud to have Tallaght Stadium, National Basketball Arena, National Baseball Facility, Peamount United Football Grounds and Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre as key venues participating in the local initiative - The Gathering Dublin 2013. All venues and sports partners have a strong and established reputation in hosting international teams and are looking forward to welcoming the teams to the county next year. Approximately 30,000 additional visitors will visit the county in 2013 and the series of tournaments will attract in excess of €50 million into the local economy of South Dublin County.
Lead agency, South Dublin County Tourism is delighted with the support from local agencies and sports bodies. Having held in excess of 50 community based meetings Managing Director, Gail McGibbon said ‘From the beginning of this project in 2011, we were amazed at the positive response, the offers of assistance and most importantly the fantastic level of co operation and support from all involved to make this ambition a reality’. The Gathering Dublin 2013 will focus primarily on the US and UK market and is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the county and the sporting facilities. Tournaments include American Football, Baseball, Cricket, Football, Bridge, Poker, Irish Dancing and much more! Events start in February with Feis Cluain Dolcáin The Gathering Dublin and ending with an international art competition running across 15 countries in October 2013.
Michael Ring TD Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Sport & Tourism, a strong supporter of this initiative, will launch the year long activity on the 3rd of October 2012.
Mayor of South Dublin Cllr. Cathal King commented ‘South Dublin County is very proud of the unique association we have here with sport and complimented the work, support and dedication of all parties in creating a unique programme to run throughout 2013’.
For more information www.thegatheringdublin.com or email info@thegatheringdublin.com
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