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South Dublin County Council supports The Gathering

South Dublin County Council supports The Gathering

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14/05/2013

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14th May 2013

South Dublin County Tourism Ltd in partnership with South Dublin County Council, Fingal Leader Partnership and The Gathering Ireland will host almost forty sporting and cultural events as part of the biggest tourism initiative to take place under The Gathering 2013.

South Dublin County Council working with South Dublin County Tourism Ltd with co-funders The Gathering Ireland and Fingal LEADER Partnership is investing in the region of €300,000 to help bring tourists to South Dublin as part of The Gathering through grants as well as logistical and promotional support to organisations hosting events. South Dublin County has hosted eight events to date with approximately 6,000 international visitors in attendance generating 9,000 bed nights for local hotels and business for restaurants, pubs, activity providers and attractions.

Future events to include WOMMA World Martial Games XIV at Citywest Hotel in August, Cricket at Corkagh park in August, American Football ‘The Gathering Bowl’ at Tallaght Stadium in September, Rua Red Gathering in September and Ernst & Young EMEIA NSMADP Conference at Citywest Hotel in November.

“Tourism is a driver of economic growth and a benefits the local economy. That’s why we are investing to provide the necessary infrastructure and support for events that bring tourists to South Dublin and in promotional activities at home and abroad such as linking with worldirish.com, irishcentral.com, international Irish publications in the USA and social media ,” says Philomena Poole, County Manager.

“We extend a Céad Mile Fáilte to all those who visit the county, especially in this year of The Gathering. The international profile of The Gathering provides us with a fantastic opportunity in South Dublin County to showcase the sport and business facilities, we have to offer to visitors” says Cllr. Cathal King, Mayor of South Dublin County.

For more information www.thegatheringdublin.com or email info@thegatheringdublin.com.

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