Fears in Cork as deadline looms for Irish bid to host 2024 America's Cup

With just 13 days to go, a 'coalition of the willing' stakeholders all around Munster is ready to row in behind a bid for the event

Fort Camden, Crosshaven, and Roches Point in Cork Harbour as well as the wider region are the centre of attention as the Department of Tourism remains tight-lipped about the possibility of bidding to host the America's Cup there. Picture: Denis Scannell

The clock is ticking on Ireland’s hopes of hosting the 2024 America’s Cup race with just 13 days left for the Government to decide if the country should bid for it.

Race organisers are due to announce their preferred venue on March 31, with Jeddah and Malaga already locked into the bidding process.