Galway scoops 2020 Capital of Culture title

Galway has been awarded the title of European Capital of Culture for 2020, beating off Limerick and the Three Sisters cities of Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford.

Galway scoops 2020 Capital of Culture title
Sat, 16 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

Dublin had previously been unsuccessful in the pre-selection stage of the competition that took place last November.

Galway will hold the title of European Capital of Culture in 2020, worth a potential €170m to the local economy, along with Rijeka in Croatia.

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CourtsCapital of CulturePlace: KilkennyPlace: WaterfordPlace: WexfordPlace: RijekaPlace: CroatiaPlace: EuropePlace: National Concert HallPlace: DublinPlace: FrancePlace: IrelandPlace: LimerickPerson: Heather HumphreysPerson: HumphreysPerson: MayorPerson: Noel LarkinPerson: Melina MercouriPerson: James RingPerson: Dr Ring.Person: Bishop of LimerickPerson: Brendan LeahyEvent: Bastille Day attackOrganisation: GalwayOrganisation: European ParliamentOrganisation: European Capitals of Culture UnionOrganisation: Limerick Chamber
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