Norwegian family’s balloon odyssey to Cork comes to an end

A Norwegian family, who are holidaying in Ireland after finding a prize balloon sent from West Cork, will fly home this week after an exhausting itinerary.

The 12-day trip is coming to an end on Wednesday when the Taule-Leikangers head home after enjoying the hospitality of Dunmanway and the wider Cork area over the last week.

Their weekend included yesterday’s trip to Blarney Castle, world-famous for bestowing the “gift of the gab” on those who kiss it.