France is steering itself for a Munster invasion as Aer Lingus go Le Cork Sportif for the Rugby World Cup.
It’s a well-worn route for rugby’s southern heartland.
But with Ireland making strides en route to a final in Paris on October 28 Aer Lingus is making it its mission to get everyone out to France.
And that means bulking up the flights to France from Munster airports, Cork and Shannon.
And so Aer Lingus has re-established the connection between Shannon and Paris after an absence of 12 years, operating twice weekly.
Ya Corker
Now, of course, there is no shortage of Irish pubs in Paris.
But if you like a reminder of your own region when you’re away how about this one?
The Cork & Cavan on 70 Quai de Jemappes on the edge of Canal St Martin is described as the quaintest Irish cafe/bar/pub.
And we’re advised that you are a 50-minute Metro ride from Republique to Stade de France.
And what’s more it’ll cost you just €2.10 which gives you more to spend on your Guinness or a cheeky French red.
Two-way rue
The Aer Lingus Cork to Paris route will operate to October 30.
Of course there are some who don’t like egg (or in France that’s be oeuf) chasing.
And they’re probably looking for somewhere peaceful to escape to.
And Aer Lingus is hoping the Shannon-Paris route will increase inbound traffic to the west of Ireland.
Now that that will provide travellers with a gateway to the region’s landscapes, waterways and culture.
Of course we’re hoping the Gauls will all be heading for their own airports with their tails between their jambes.
After, of course, Ireland have eliminated them from the competition.
And see the Munster invasion coming the other way as Aer Lingus go Le Cork Sportif.
