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The Gathering Was A Great Success

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07:15 23 Dec 2013


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The Gathering brought in an extra 275 thousand visitors this year - generating 170 million euro for the local economy.

The initiative was roundly criticised, notably by actor Gabriel Byrne, who described it as a 'shakedown'.

But it's been acklowledged as driving growth in the key US market - which saw double-digit growth.

Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar called it a success, but said repeating it would prove difficult.


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