THE ORGANISERS of the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway have rejected suggestions that the event could be relocated to Cork.
Let’s Do It Galway chairman John Killeen told Galway City Council this week that he was aware of such rumours in circulation. The stopover – the first round-the-world race to berth in an Irish port – would take place as planned in Galway from May 23rd to June 6th, he told councillors in a presentation to the local authority members.
The stopover is estimated to be worth in excess of €40 million to Galway’s economy, although there has been a drop in anticipated corporate sponsorship.
Up to 350,000 visitors may be attracted to the event, which is being supported by the Government.