The Rotary International Convention will be a huge boost for clubs in Tipperary

The Rotary International Convention will take place in Ireland in 2031.

Clonmel Rotary President Cllr Richie Molloy welcomed the great news and said it was a massive boost to Rotary in Ireland.

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"Dublin has secured rights to host the Rotary International Convention for 2031. Around 20,000 delegates at this major conference will spend €68m in this country," said Cllr Molloy.

Cllr Molloy expects that all the Rotary clubs in Tipperary and  Ireland, including members from Clonmel will attend this very prestigious event.

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Rotary clubs across the country led the bid, aided by State tourism body Fáilte Ireland’s Dublin convention bureau and the Royal Dublin Society (RDS).

The RDS will host the five-day event at its headquarters in Ballsbridge in Dublin.