Cork 2005 gets extra €1.5m funding

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism John O'Donoghue today announced a further €1.5m in funding for plans for the Cork 2005 European Capital of Culture.

This additional funding will be directed exclusively towards additional new commissions to be included in the programme and towards a number of special big events with mass audience appeal that will mark significant moments during the year's activities.

It brings Government financial support for Cork 2005 European Capital of Culture to €7.85m.