The concept for The Gathering Ireland 2013 first emerged at the 2009 Global Irish Economic Forum held in Farmleigh , Dublin . The Forum had two broad objectives : to examine ways in which the Republic could develop more strategic relationships with its diaspora ; and to provide a platform for those living overseas who claim Irish ancestry to contribute to the Republic ’s economic recovery . The Gathering Ireland 2013 was seen as an opportunity to address both of these objectives , the latter achieved through additional overseas visitors and tourism revenue which in turn may stimulate job creation
Global Irish Economic Forum
Global Irish Economic Forum
The Gathering Ireland 2013