Paul Hosford: Cork cannot afford Ryanair's brinkmanship

The most pragmatic among us accept that international travel is not likely to be a runner en masse this summer.

For businesses and tourism to grow in Cork and the wider region, an airport that has connectivity to the rest of Europe and at least one major North American hub is vital.

Are you going anywhere nice and warm on your holidays?

While you probably won't be asked it for the next few weeks, when you can next get a trim, the answer for most of us will likely be: yes nice, probably not warm as another summer of staycations looms.