Fáilte Ireland, a major sponsor of Cork Week since 2000 through the Government’s International Sports Tourism Initiative, will invest ?120,000 in supporting Cork Week 2004. The regatta plays a central role in Fáilte Ireland’s strategy of internationally promoting Ireland’s distinctive sailing profile. It has contributed greatly to the development of the Ireland’s reputation as of one Europe’s premier and visitor friendly sailing holiday destinations.

Cork Week’s event office team has already processed almost 400 entries for the biennial event, which takes place from 10-16 July.

For more information log onto www.corkweek.com.