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<p> Aidan Coffey said the mooted Cork Harbour Link commuter service will not go ahead for now. However, the unrelated Hibernia Line Cork-Boulogne ferry is set to begin next month. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cork commuter ferry dead in the water for now — but French connection will start in June

Aidan Coffey hopes to revisit paused Cork Harbour proposal. But for now he is concentrating on next month's launch of new Cork-Boulogne ferry

<p>Joy Neville shares some travel memories. Pixcture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

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Joy Neville: Our boat's engine broke down in the middle of the Amazon forest

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Richard Hogan: A seven-hour road trip where I saw the two sides of Ireland

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Industrial strikes at Spanish airports ahead of busy bank holiday weekend

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Dear Dáithí: A relative left our parents' lovely holiday home in an awful state

Festive family fun: 13 ways for the whole gang to get out and celebrate Christmas

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Festive family fun: 13 ways for the whole gang to get out and celebrate Christmas

Irish Examiner view: Perfect is the enemy of good

Irish Examiner view: Perfect is the enemy of good

Ireland’s IVF policies are unfinished business from the past two decades and are viewed as 'outdated and bureaucratic' by fertility experts

Sat, 31 May, 2025

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10 family holidays to book in 2025, from theme parks to dream safari adventures

Make some multi-generational memories at these destinations

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Winter wonderland: Here are Ireland's best Christmas experiences for the whole family

Winter wonderland: Here are Ireland's best Christmas experiences for the whole family

From Waterford's all-encompassing Winterval; to panto season all over Ireland; to skating in Páirc Uí Chaoimh — it's a most wonderful time of the year

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

The holiday house-swap: What's it really like to share homes for summer?

S The holiday house-swap: What's it really like to share homes for summer?

A holiday home swap was not something Pamela Mahon thought her family would consider, but with soaring accommodation prices, it made sense

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Blueways and greenways: three big family days out in Ireland

Blueways and greenways: three big family days out in Ireland

How much fun can you pack into a single day or night away with the kids? Lots, as our 3 writers discover, on family adventures on Greenways, Blueways and all ways

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

21 great Irish group rentals to enjoy with friends and family for all budgets

S 21 great Irish group rentals to enjoy with friends and family for all budgets

Grab your favourite people and check into one of these self-catering stays for an intimate and pocket-friendly group get-together with friends or family

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Langland Bay on the Gower Peninsular in Wales

Wales: Beauty, charm and legends aplenty on the Gower Peninsula

From sweeping landscapes to the evocative myths that surround them, Sarah Rodrigues is bewitched by the beauty of Wales

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Eas Mor on Isle of Arran

‘Scotland in miniature’: why the Isle of Arran is perfect for a family holiday

With its mysterious stones, fairytale waterfalls and dinosaur footprints, the Isle of Arran is a magical playground for children, writes Fiona kerr

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

beautiful bay in Paleokastritsa in Corfu island, Greece

12 reasons to visit Corfu, the Greek island filled with history, culture and more

Corfu offers something for everyone’s interests with its heritage, architecture, shopping, great food, water sports and clean, sandy beaches

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

melting Ice cream at Fistral beach, Newquay, Cornwall on a bright sunny June day.

50 free family days out in Ireland — and 12 worth shelling out for

Looking for ways to entertain the family without breaking the bank this summer? Ciara McQuillan has it figured out, so you don’t have to

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Irish Examiner view: No sign of the urgent action Ireland needs to tackle the housing crisis

Irish Examiner view: No sign of the urgent action Ireland needs to tackle the housing crisis

The ESRI Ireland housing supply report is particularly stark as it does not factor in pent-up demand from years of undersupply

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike

Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike

Strike is now a strong possibility in the key summer period when Irish holidaymakers take off, and Ireland welcomes many foreign tourists

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist

Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist

Passport, tickets, MMR vaccine... Amid a global upsurge of measles, families are advised to avoid the miserable and possibly life-changing illness by ensuring they've all had the vaccine

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Tricked consumers lose record amount to purchase scams

Holidaymakers urged to watch out for fraudsters' 'unbelievable' getaway deals

Card fraud accounted for 95% of fraudulent transactions and 36% (€35.2m) of gross fraud losses in 2023

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Emerald Park: Na Fianna Force is Ireland's new rollercoaster king

Emerald Park: Na Fianna Force is Ireland's new rollercoaster king

The Na Fianna Force brings a new standard for rollercoasters in Ireland, writes Caitríona Redmond

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Here's why Cork people should holiday at Fota Wildlife Park

Here's why Cork people should holiday at Fota Wildlife Park

Act like a a visiting tourist and relish the many pleasures of Fota with none of the hassle of long journeys and travel, writes Vickie Maye

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

Drought to hit Europe's tourism sector

Drought to hit Europe's tourism sector

Searing heat and empty swimming pools look set to play havoc with holidaymakers’ plans

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

NEMESIS REBORN OPENING AT ALTON TOWERS

I tried some of Europe's scariest rollercoasters at Alton Towers - here's what I thought

Nemesis Reborn had four-hour queues on its launch day - but is it worth the hype? It most definitely is, says Vickie Maye

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

Family breaks in Cork: Biking in the Ballyhouras and discovering Doneraile House

Family breaks in Cork: Biking in the Ballyhouras and discovering Doneraile House

An action-packed family road trip in the Hidden Heartlands ticks all the boxes for Esther N McCarthy

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Sun, sand and surfing: An island lover's guide to Fuerteventura

Sun, sand and surfing: An island lover's guide to Fuerteventura

One of the easterly Canary Islands is suitable for sunseekers all year round but is even better for Northern Europeans in winter, writes Mary Kate O’Flanagan

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Easter holidays: 15 hotel and self-catering breaks in Ireland for families with kids

Easter holidays: 15 hotel and self-catering breaks in Ireland for families with kids

The Easter break falls early this year so it’s time to get planning. There are some great hotel and self-catering deals available for families, writes Ciara McQuillan

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

10 of the best theme parks (that aren't Disney) to visit in Europe

10 of the best theme parks (that aren't Disney) to visit in Europe

Here’s everything you need to know about Europe’s top alternatives — including prices

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Hotel review: Harvey's Point serves up traditional hospitality in a knockout setting

S Hotel review: Harvey's Point serves up traditional hospitality in a knockout setting

"At the foot of the rugged Bluestack Mountains hugging the edge of Lough Eske, Harvey’s Point has been part of the landscape since 1989, when Swiss man Jody Gysling built what was to become Donegal’s most celebrated hotel."

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

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Ryanair shares dive 5% as booking websites withdraw Christmas flights

The stalling of the share price has additional significance, as hitting profit and share price targets could land Michael O'Leary a €100m bonus

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

The drone aerial view of Paradise Island and Nassau port, Bahamas.

Departure Lounge: Want to go on a cruise in 2024? There's some good value to be found

From cruises to football trips, Travel Editor Jillian Bolger shares the best deals on her radar

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

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