TAOISEACH EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE GALWAY AS FINAL STOP IN VOLVO OCEAN RACE

Date Published: 08-Mar-2010

Galway’s bid to host a stopover in the next Volvo Ocean Race looks a step closer.

It’s understood An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, will confirm Galway as the final stop in the Race in 2012.

The official announcement is due to be made by Volvo Ocean Race officials tomorrow, however, they have declined to confirm Galway as the final stop until an official announcemement is made.

According to today’s Irish Times, the fleet will earn double points for a circumnavigation of Ireland after they arrive in Galway.