Ireland were in pole position and Cork Specifically were in Pole Position to host the Americas Cup the prestigious ocean event.

However doubts are now being cast with talks of further cost analysis needed.

Kieran was joined by Marcus Spillane the Vice President of World Sailing and Captain Tom McCarthy, former deputy harbour master and retired commercial manager for the Port of Cork...

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