Dublin wins bid to become European City of Science in 2012

DUBLIN has won the bid to become the European City of Science for 2012 when it will host one of the world’s largest science events.

It beat competition from several cities, including Vienna, which was the favourite to play host.

The title and a range of events during the year are expected to attract 8,000 delegates from around the world and 50,000 visitors to an Olympics of European research type event in July 2012.