Maritime city rivals to compete for Tall Ships event

CORK city is about to go head-to-head with Waterford in a bid to host the Tall Ships Race in 2011.

But there are concerns that ESB pylons erected across the lower harbour could scuttle the plans.

City manager Joe Gavin told councillors he will put together a bid to secure the prestigious multi-million event for the city to mark the 20th anniversary of the race’s last call to Cork.