Cork's bid to host prestigious sailing competition in 2024 to be discussed

Coveney to update Cabinet now that Ireland is among the final contenders to host the prestigious sailing spectacular

Emirates Team New Zealand battle with Great Britain's Land Rover BAR during America's Cup challenger semifinals in Bermuda in 2017. The event is thought to be the oldest international competition in any sport.  Picture: Ricardo Pinto/ACEA/AP

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney will update the Cabinet on Ireland’s bid to host the 37th America’s Cup in 2024. 

He has been working closely with the Taoiseach and the sports minister, Catherine Martin, over the last few months to bring the lucrative international sporting event to Irish shores.