Ireland’s bid to host the next America’s Cup in 2024 will not be brought to Government until next week, according to Micheal McGrath. Valencia withdraws, and Jeddah has limited supportValencia in Spain, which was shortlisted along with Cork and Jeddah in Saudia Arabia, recently withdrew its bid. The Government is under pressure from Cork’s business leaders to keep Ireland’s bid for the 2024 America’s Cup yacht race afloat. Once that work has been completed, it will then be brought to Government for a final decision. Asked when, he replied: “I don't expect that it will be this week, but I expect that the work will be completed shortly.

Source: Irish Examiner September 13, 2021 20:03 UTC