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The City of Dublin was recognized as the

2012 IFEAWorld Festival & Event City and Judges’ Selection for Most Outstanding Global Entry by the International Festivals & Events Association at an awards ceremony in Denver. Events like the Presidents Cup , the

Memorial Tournament , Dublin Irish Festival and all the other community gatherings throughout the year helped Dublin stand out in its application.

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Dublin was recognized for the breadth of opportunities available for the community to gather; quality of festivals and events pre-sented; outstanding parks and sports facilities; collaborative partnerships; visionary leader-ship and incomparable community support.

Participation in the IFEA, like other international memberships the City enjoys, ofers opportunities to exchange ideas and

share best practices with communities around the globe.

The honor is one shared by the entire community, including the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dublin Arts Council and Dublin City Schools, which collaborated on the application.

World-Class Host City