Sporting events pay for themselves in happiness, not money
The deputy Lord Mayor of Cork recently added to the debate, suggesting Cork could be a host city for either of the tournaments.
From a sporting perspective it’s hard to disagree. The problem with what on the surface, appears to be a great idea is money. A longstanding myth surrounding the hosting of major sporting events from the World Cup to the Olympic Games, is that they make good economic sense. “The event will pay for itself,” we are told.
