America’s Cup – sail of the century

Sir, – According to your news report (August 19th), the State would face a bill of more than €200 million to run the America's Cup in Cork!

Definitely a win-lose scenario. Not great value for money.

I am sure there are much better ways to spend such an enormous amount of money. – Yours, etc,

TADHG McCARTHY,

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Bray,

Co Wicklow.

Sir, – At a time when the Naval Service cannot put ships to sea, due to a crisis with retaining personnel, the State could potentially be on the hook for €200 million to host the Americas Cup. – Yours, etc,

CONOR HOGARTY,

Blackrock,

Co Dublin.