Travel firms to cash in on Ipswich

ROY Keane’s unveiling as Ipswich Town manager has triggered massive interest among tour operators and sports stores looking to capitalise on the move.

When Keane became Sunderland manager in August 2006, Irish fans moved quickly to scoop up merchandise and book trips to the watch the team play.

Paul Dawson of Dawson Travel in Cork said the company plans to approach Ipswich in the summer to arrange package deals for Cork fans.