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Countries, Europe, Ireland, Sport

Aer Lingus go Le Cork Sportif

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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

Take it as Red: But Munster fans turn green.

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.

 

Black magic: Guinness is flowing

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

Paris here we come: Aer Lingus

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.

Here’s Jonny: Jonny Sexton

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.

 

 

 

 

America, Countries, Flying

Flying high to Minneairpolis with Delta

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Season of trips and mellow flyfulness, Autumn is here and we’re flying high to Minneairpolis with Delta.

The Autumn, or the Fall as the Americans so lyrically refer to the third season of the year, is ripe for new flight routes.

And Ireland, or Airland as it could easily be called, is among one of the most connected countries per size in the world.

Mini Minneapolis: Prince

Only this week we see routes open up from May 24 with Delta Airlines from Dublin to Minnesota.

Minneapolis, where the doves (and Delta and Aer Lingus) fly, has seeped into our consciousness because of one Prince Rogers.

And all purple roads (and yes they have coloured their signs in Prince plum) lead to Paisley Park.

Take me to the Mall game

Star turn: The Mall of America

So let’s go, let’s go crazy.

And we all know when two Irish women get together then they’ll persuade each other to hit the shops.

And when that mall is the biggest shopping centre in the States, the biggest in the Western Hemisphere, the Mall of America.

Then you’ll not see them all day.

We’re thinking then that the only way to keep an eye on them is to go along on a couples trip.

And if you’re the sporty type then you’ll want to explore the Twin Cities’ teams.

Home run

Twin it to win it: Minnesota Twins


Happens that the Mall of America is an appropriate place to start.

Because there’s a plaque in the mall’s amusement park commemorating the former location of home plate.

And one seat from Met Stadium was placed in Mall of America at the exact location it occupied in the stadium.

It commemorates a 520ft home run hit by hall of famer Harmon Killebrew in 1967.

All of which you’ll be dreaming of seeing at the new ball park, the Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, also home to the Vikings American Football team.

Of course The National Sprawl of America (3 million sqft of retail space/520 stores) boasts entertainment galore within its walls.

Life is a roller coaster

Thrill seeker: The roller coaster


With the largest indoor theme park in the States, the Nickelodeon Universe, formerly Camp Snoopy at its centre.

The rides include the roller coasters SpongeBob SquarePants, Rock Bottom Plunge, Fairly Odd Coaster.

It also boasts an 18-hole astroturf miniature golfing section Moose Mountain.

While at the Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, guests travel through a 300ft curved tunnel through 14ft of water.

To view over 4,500 sea creatures including sharks, turtles, stingrays and many more.

Hands up: And all inside a mall


And what gets even better is that Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium offers sleepovers, scuba diving, snorkeling and birthday parties.

Delta’s seasonal service will operate five-times weekly.

The Minneapolis route will complement the airline’s existing seasonal flights to Atlanta and Boston.

And the year-round service to New York JFK.

Delta will also return service to Shannon adding a seasonal service to New York effective May 25.