European Capital of Culture 2020 Candidate
Every year the EU designates two countries as European Capital of Culture for one calendar year In 2020 Ireland & Croatia have been selected to host the European Capital of Culture Dublin, Limerick, Galway and the Three Sisters are the Irish candidates ECoC cities are selected through an open competition
Hosting a European Capital of Culture is an excellent opportunity to: Regenerate the region Raise our international profile Enhance our regional image in the eyes of our own inhabitants Breath new life into our culture Boost tourism
Why Bid as a Region? A collaborative work model Variety and quality of culture Mutual benefits Commonality and difference
Three Sisters 2020 Represents the region Nore, Suir and Barrow coming into one estuary Brand will continue to develop throughout process
Bid process Public Engagement Community Artists Heritage Councils Business Health etc...
Our Tools: Website Submit your Idea Social Media Culture Cabin Word of Mouth threesisters2020.ie
Next Steps Input from the public – individuals and groups Promotion of the Bid Submit Bid Book October 17 th Shortlisting decision end 2015 Final decision August
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Thank you for listening! Katherine Collins Bid Team Project Lead