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The New Swansea To Cork Ferry

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THE NEW SWANSEA TO CORK FERRY will bring huge benefits to businesses on both sides of the Irish Sea, according to the company behind the link. The service will sail for the first time on St David’s Day next year, and the people behind the project said it will be a major boost to tourism and trade, as well as strengthening ties between Ireland and Wales.

The Julia arriving in Cork Harbour - Photo Bernard Cashman

The new ship, the Julia, steamed out of Swansea last night after successful berthing trials in the city’s docks. From March 1 next year, the owners, Fastnet Line, hope the ferry will be carrying freight and thousands of tourists between the communities.

Conor Buckley, chairman of West Cork Tourism Co-operative which owns Fastnet, said: “The vision is to build this in to a long-term, sustainable business — as far as we are concerned this is a ‘forever’ deal. “When the old service stopped, it was a major blow — it caused real pain. “Access is the key to tourism success. “The new service will be a massive boost for tourism businesses in Ireland and Wales.” The old Swansea to Cork ferry service was axed in 2007.

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