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04/02/2014
£145k Allocated To Giro d’Italia Towns
£145,000 has been allocated to the towns and cities in Northern Ireland that lie along the route of the famous Giro d’Italia cycling race.
The Giro d'Italia is the world's second biggest cycle race and begins in Northern Ireland on 9 May.
The second stage on 10 May begins and ends in Belfast, with the route taking cyclists through County Antrim.
The third stage on 11 May starts in Armagh and finishes in Dublin.
Armagh, Glengormley, Ballycastle, Larne and Carrickfergus have been allocated the funding to improve the appearance of properties and derelict sites along the race routes.
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland, whose department has allocated the funding, said: "This is another huge opportunity for all the people of Northern Ireland to show their support for sporting events here which will have a worldwide audience. I share with my Executive colleagues our delight in being able to stage this prestigious event, which will attract mass interest and media coverage across so many of our towns.
"Ensuring we do our best to create welcoming and attractive town centres for the many visitors and tourists expected to arrive in support of these elite cyclists is essential."
(IT/CD)
The Giro d'Italia is the world's second biggest cycle race and begins in Northern Ireland on 9 May.
The second stage on 10 May begins and ends in Belfast, with the route taking cyclists through County Antrim.
The third stage on 11 May starts in Armagh and finishes in Dublin.
Armagh, Glengormley, Ballycastle, Larne and Carrickfergus have been allocated the funding to improve the appearance of properties and derelict sites along the race routes.
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland, whose department has allocated the funding, said: "This is another huge opportunity for all the people of Northern Ireland to show their support for sporting events here which will have a worldwide audience. I share with my Executive colleagues our delight in being able to stage this prestigious event, which will attract mass interest and media coverage across so many of our towns.
"Ensuring we do our best to create welcoming and attractive town centres for the many visitors and tourists expected to arrive in support of these elite cyclists is essential."
(IT/CD)
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