NUIG awarded tender for Galway’s bid for European Capital of Culture

Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUIG has been awarded the tender for Galway's bid for European Capital of Culture 2020. The designation celebrates Europe's cultural diversity with two member States, Ireland and Croatia, sharing the 2020 title. A team from the Newcastle based university will lead the process with applications for bids expected to open in the next two months. This will involve a 10 month public consultation process to engage all sectors of society. A draft bid will be put together this year and submitting by the 2015 deadline which is anticipated to be quarter one next year. The successful tender was announced at a special briefing in City Hall this afternoon. Patrick Collins, the Lead Consultant from NUIG told FYI Galway securing the title would bring about a renewed approach to local cultural and creative production. Mayor of Galway Donal Lyons says securing the designation would showcase Galway all around Europe. Chief Executive of Galway City Council Brendan McGrath is optimistic of success.