Ferry service rescue bid given more time
A Finnish bank, which is prepared to bankroll most of the cash to purchase a new ferry, said yesterday it was prepared to give the fundraising effort further time. West Cork Tourism has now reportedly raised e2.6m and is hoping that more pledges from Cork, Kerry and south Wales will enable it to meet the target within the new deadline.
Conor Buckley, chairman of West Cork Tourism, said he was relieved the bank had extended its deadline.
