Volvo Cork Week regatta to attract 20,000 visitors

Gavin Deane, Royal Cork Yacht Club Picture: Darragh Keane

Volvo Cork Week is expected to generate about €1.5 million for the local economy when it takes place in Crosshaven from July 10 to 15. Hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the event is expected to attract between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors, from Ireland and overseas.

“Many international visitors also take the opportunity to go further afield post-event for a holiday in west Cork or Kerry,” said Gavin Deane, general manager, Royal ...