Go-ahead for €33m events centre — but losing bidders criticise plan

CORK has beaten Limerick in the race to provide a multi-million euro events centre for Munster.

Go-ahead for €33m events centre — but losing bidders criticise plan
Thu, 26 Jul, 2007 - 01:00
Eoin English

The Department of Sport confirmed yesterday that it is considering building such a facility in Limerick in an effort to boost tourism in the mid-west region.

If sanctioned, the new conference centre will be located near Shannon Airport.

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