The reinstatement of a ferry link between Cork and Britain is not feasible in the current economic climate, according to a report compiled by transport experts.

A Russian tour operator based in Cork hopes to develop a lucrative golf tourism link between Ireland and Russia.

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THE Port of Cork, together with Associated British Ports, have agreed a joint package of incentives that will be presented to leading ferry operators in the hope of re-establishing the Cork-Swansea link.

THE first concerted political effort to restore the Cork to Swansea ferry service will begin today.

ALAN GAFFNEY was handed a reunion with old friends Munster later this month as his Saracens staged this upset victory over the Heineken Cup favourites at Vicarage Road yesterday and ensured the Irish province a return trip to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena for the Heineken Cup semi-final.

THE Baptist community has expressed its shock at a decision from An Bord Pleanála to refuse plans for a €9 million residential, religious and training centre in Co Cork.

STAFF who will meet and greet the tens of thousands of tourists and visitors to Waterford this year are being invited to a unique, one-day hospitality training event in mid-June.