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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Cork Airport ready for a booming June Bank Holiday Weekend with all parking spaces sold-out
With four popular summer services to resume this week, and an expected 68,500 passengers expected through the gates this week, Cork Airport is on a roll. However, with car parking sold out across all three car parks, passengers who have not pre-booked should opt for alternative modes of transport including public transport, taxi or drop-off, where appropriate. The airport, which has been hailed as a success story over its continued expansion in recent years, is anticipating passenger numbers to be 20% higher this June Bank Holiday weekend compared to 2024. Sunday is due to be the busiest day at the airport, as secondary schools break for their summer holidays, and families look to make the most of cheaper rates, before primary schools close up at the end of June. With such a spike in numbers, passengers are being asked to arrive at Ireland's fastest-growing airport at least 90 minutes before boarding, to ensure a stress-free start to their summer holidays. Some of those flying out this weekend will be availing of a brand new direct scheduled service by Turkish airline SunExpress to İzmir. Flying to the beautiful Aegean coast every Saturday and Wednesday between June and September, the new route provides the first direct, scheduled commercial connection to Turkey from Cork. The first week of June also marks the resumption of four popular Ryanair summer routes from Cork - to Carcassonne, La Rochelle, Rhodes and Zadar. All four services will operate twice weekly for the summer and into the early autumn. Inbound traffic is expected to be busy, too, despite the mixed weather forecast for the weekend. The airport says there are 'particularly high' load factors on services from the UK, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. It's as the airport has experienced sustained growth, with passenger traffic up 14% versus the same period (January – May) last year. ADVERTISEMENT 'The year is flying by, and we are yet again ready for another busy Bank Holiday weekend influx of passengers,' said Rory O'Driscoll, Deputy Managing Director at the airport. 'As post-primary schools finish for the summer, we're looking forward to welcoming lots of families from across the South of Ireland and beyond as they head off on their well-deserved holidays.'
Irish Examiner
7 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Cork Airport expects 68,500 passengers over June weekend, 60,000 to use Shannon
Cork Airport will welcome more than 68,500 passenger over the June Bank Holiday weekend, up 20% compared with 2024. The start of the post-primary school holidays is pushing up demand, and a host of summer services are taking off this weekend. A new twice-weekly service to İzmir in Turkey, operated by SunExpress, starts on Saturday May 31 and runs until September while Ryanair summer services to Carcassonne, La Rochelle, Rhodes and Zadar all resume over the next week. The busiest day of the coming weekend will be Sunday, June 1. In the year-to-date, Cork Airport has seen passenger traffic climb 14% versus the same period (January – May) last year. Over the coming days, there are particularly high load factors inbound on services from the UK, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. 'The year is flying by, and we are yet again ready for another busy bank holiday weekend influx of passengers," said Cork Airport deputy managing director Roy O'Driscoll. While Ireland's southern gateway looks towards another record-breaking year, in the midwest, Shannon Airport expects 60,000 passengers to travel over the June bank holiday weekend, up 9% on the same period in 2024. Services will include the recently returned Delta and United Airlines seasonal flights to New York-JFK and Chicago, with over 325,000 seats now available across five transatlantic routes until September, including Aer Lingus' year-round daily flight to Boston. Other services include a new twice-weekly service to the Portuguese island of Madeira, while a new service to Palma runs weekly and provides an additional 6,800 seats from the airport across the summer season. "A 9% increase on this time last year shows that more and more people throughout the country are discovering the ease and enjoyment that comes from flying out of Shannon Airport," said Shannon Airport chief executive Mary Considine.
Irish Examiner
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Barry Keoghan and Nicola Coughlan provide star power for Fastnet Film Festival in West Cork
Schull may not have had Cannes-style weather over the weekend, but pound-for-pound the film festival in the West Cork village punched way above its weight in terms of star power. The usual population of about 700 was swollen to capacity for the Fastnet Film Festival, with the great and the good of the film world coming together for screenings, discussions and to just generally hang out in the picturesque setting. There's Barry Keoghan giving up his seat for an elderly woman in Amar's Café; or look, that's Rebecca Miller in the Church of Ireland Hall (temporarily renamed The Plaza) introducing her film about her father Arthur Miller. Robert Sheehan, Domhnall Gleeson, top director Lenny Abrahamson, American star Bill Pullman, etc, etc. A few of the Fastnet Film Centre in Schull during the festival. Keoghan was the hottest ticket in town for his Sunday lunchtime chat with Maureen Hughes, the casting director who signed him for his breakthrough role in Love/Hate. Sitting on a sedately-lit stage, the 32-year-old gradually warmed to the format, opening up with insights and anecdotes from his incredible rise in the industry. Among those singled out for praise was fellow Irish actor Cillian Murphy, whom Keoghan has worked with on Peaky Blinders and Dunkirk. 'He's got such a work ethic and a discipline. There's no slacking with him,' said Keoghan. The Dubliner is currently preparing for his role as Ringo Starr in a series of four Beatles films, and showed the welts on his hands from all the drumming practice in bootcamp. That momentous project will take up at least the next 15 months of Keoghan's life, but he indicated he's happy to immerse himself in the project. 'My approach to Beatles movie is entirely different than anything I've ever done,' he said. 'In how I've stepped forward. And also being sober and has now allowed me artistically to go down further in a constructive way.' He also revealed how a meeting with Starr himself helped set him for the role, even if he was reluctant to reveal with the Beatles' legend said to him. Domhnall Gleeson at the Fastnet Film Festival in Schull. Picture: Dan Linehan Nicola Coughlan of Derry Girls and Bridgerton also commanded a full house in Schull, and explained how she'd been out the night before with her former co-star Siobhan McSweeney. Apparently, the Cork actress had momentarily lapsed into Sister Michael mode, reprimanding Coughlan for requesting a Guiness: 'You'll have Beamish instead!' As well as listing some of the lucky breaks and hard work that led to her getting such roles as wee Clare Devlin, and Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton, Coughlan also spoke of using her position to do some good for the world, values she said she inherited from both her parents, including her late father, a soldier who had served with the UN in Jerusalem. Nicola Coughlan, centre, pictured with Cork Airport's Barry Holland and Tara Finn, on her way to Schull for the Fastnet Film Festival. Picture: Cork Airport The 38-year-old Galway woman is one of a small group of prominent actors to speak out on the plight of the Palestinians, and has used her social media to help raise over €2m for a children's charity in the region. "At this point in time, I really wish more people would speak up. If you're advocating for innocent people, you should never be afraid of what you say,' she stated. Hilary McCarthy, the festival's director of communications and programming, described the 2025 event as 'our best yet'. 'This year's festival was incredible — Schull looked stunning, and the atmosphere was electric. We had huge crowds and fantastic guests who gave so generously of their time. Most events sold out, with Barry Keoghan's event setting a new record by selling out online in under a minute.' One notable absence from the Co Cork event this weekend was local resident and regular Fastnet Film Festival participant Paul Mescal. He was busy in Cannes promoting his new film The History Of Sound. You can't help but feel he missed out. Out and about at Fastnet Film Festival Ashley Cahalane with George at the Fastnet Film Festival, Schull, West Cork. Pictures: Dan Linehan Siobhan Jeffery in Schull. Joni Clarke att the Fastnet Film Festival. William Morris and Christine O'Keeffe at the Fastnet Film Festival. Sarann Doyle and Monica Lynott. Carol Flynn at the Schull Harbour Hotel. Ellie O'Sullivan and Kevin O'Donovan at the Barry Keoghan event. Ríon O'Mahony and Sarah Dunne at the Schull Harbour Hotel.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Aer Lingus launch new flights from Irish airport to popular sunshine spot that's wine capital of world with 27C heat
YOU can now fly to the wine capital of the world with Aer Lingus just in time for summer. The Irish airline is now flying to Bordeaux in 6 You can now fly to Bordeaux with Aer Lingus Credit: 6 Visit the wine capital of the world from Cork Airport Credit: 6 Bordeaux river bridge at St Michael's Cathedral Credit: GETTY Many frequent fliers rushed to the comments to share their excitement over the news. One avid traveller said: "Fabulous new route." Another couldn't contain their excitement as they commented: "Looking forward to taking that flight in a couple of weeks!" Aer Lingus is now flying this route three times a week to the city in France. READ MORE ON TRAVEL The flights will take off on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The post featured the new crew set to jet off on the newest route to The airline said: "Pictured are today's operating crew on the inaugural service; Captain Seamus, First Officer Laura & Cabin Crew members Lisa, Tracy, Susan and Sarah." Flights start from €72 in late June but as the months go on prices may go up. Most read in Travel Visit this new sun spot with lots to offer this summer from the newest Cork Airport route. Swap Paris for Bordeaux with an average temperature of 27 degrees, it's the ideal Avoid the crowds with this quiet city located in the southwestern region of France. Enjoy some of the finest wines the city has to offer as it has over 9,000 wines of every vintage. Tour one of the 6,000 wineries and vineyards in the chateaux region. No worries if you aren't a big drinker this city has more than just wine to offer. Enjoy the Gothic architecture of the Basilique Saint-Michel or the breathtaking views of the Saint Andre Cathedral. WINTER SALE Meanwhile, Aer Lingus has launched a Travel fans can fly to a number of cities from From And there are flights to Paris from €57 from Shannon Airport. The valid travel period is from October 1 to April 30, 2026. All fares are one way, including taxes and charges. However, passengers don't have long to snap up the best prices as the cheap seats are subject to availability. 6 Enjoy the stunning views of the city Credit: GETTY 6 Vineyards are a staple in the wine country of the world Credit: GETTY 6 La Grosse Cloche, bell tower on the medieval gate in Bordeaux, France
Irish Independent
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Irish Independent
Cork water supplies under intense pressure but rainfall expected soon
Just 4.8 millimetres of rain was recorded at the weather station at Cork Airport in the first 19 days of May; and with 88 millimetres having evaporated due to the hot weather, it gives an indication as to why water supplies across north and west Cork are struggling to meet what Irish water are calling 'increased demand'. No fewer than ten different areas are being asked to reduce their water usage, with a significant break in the weather not expected until the weekend. However, Cork may see some prolonged rainfall for the first time in a few weeks this evening. In the north-west, reservoirs supplying Macroom, Freemount, Whitechurch, and Mallow are all under pressure, while further west Clonakilty, Skibbereen, Glengarriff, Goleen, Crookhaven, and Bantry as well as all of the above's surrounding areas are under pressure. "This long period of dry weather has resulted in low reservoir and river levels. We are seeing very high demand on supplies across Cork County,' said Uisce Éireann's water operations manager, Niall O'Riordan. 'Uisce Éireann is reminding customers across the county to be mindful of their water use and to do what they can to conserve water. This will be critical in ensuring these supplies are protected over the coming weeks and into the summer months. 'We are continuing to monitor all supplies and take appropriate action to manage demand. If measures or restrictions need to be implemented to help manage water supply local communities will be updated.' No formal restrictions have yet been placed on Cork residents, who are likely to see significant rainfall for the first time this evening, according to Met Éireann reports. A band of rain is set to roll in from the South-West, which the national forecaster is predicting to hit land at around 1pm this afternoon along the coast. The band will continue to sweep up and over the county, bringing a steady rainfall overnight that will come as a relief to those monitoring water supplies. Met Éireann say that some of the showers 'will be heavy, with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible', while a status yellow thunderstorm warning for 10 counties comes into effect today. The national forecaster says that this evening will start with further showers, which will gradually clear to the south by morning, with clear spells following, while Wednesday will be 'largely dry with good spells of sunshine.'
