Ireland launches bid to host sailing grand prix

SailGP: Each two-day event is estimated to be worth about €20m to the local economy. Picture: Thomas Lovelock for SailGP/PA 

Ireland has launched a bid host the fastest sailing league in the world.

Fáilte Ireland chiefs and officials from Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council are in talks with SailGP, the global sailing grand prix series started by former America’s Cup yacht race winners Larry Ellison and Russell Coutts.