Ireland still in the running for America's Cup after organisers extend venue selection window

It was feared the Irish government had sunk the hopes of the event taking place in Cork harbour by announcing it needed six months to conduct due diligence

Emirates Team New Zealand (R) competes against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli during race ten on day seven of the 36th America's Cup in Auckland on March 17, 2021. Picture: Gilles Martin-Raget / AFP

Ireland is still in the running to host the 2024 America’s Cup yacht race after the organisers extended the venue selection process.

The surprise move comes just 24 hours after it was feared the Irish government had sunk all hopes of the event being staged in Cork Harbour.