'I've never seen a reception like this': Cruise passengers delighted by welcome in East Cork town

The people of Youghal turned out in force to celebrate the arrival of its very first cruise liner, with gifts for passengers, Irish dancing and music

A tender vessel travels out to bring passengers ashore from the French-owned Le Bellot passenger cruise ship at Youghal, Co Cork. Pictures: Larry Cummins

It was the biggest maritime event to happen in an East Cork town since the filming of the Hollywood classic Moby Dick in 1954.

They had another whale of a time in Youghal on Wednesday after it celebrated the arrival of its very first cruise liner.