A new service between Glasgow and Ireland’s second biggest city has been launched by Aer Lingus with four flights per week.

Cork, on the south coast of Ireland, is the third biggest on the island of Ireland behind Dublin and Belfast and people will now be able to visit it with Irish airline Aer Lingus launching their new flight between Glasgow Airport and the city.

Emerald Airlines, the operator of Aer Lingus Regional, will run the flights which will start in October and offer visitors to Ireland a new area to visit outside the capital. Cork is home to some of Ireland’s most picturesque countryside and coastal landscapes as well as the famous Blarney Stone.

The flights will start on October 27 and fares start at £39.99, running every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday with flights to and from the city.

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Commenting on the announcement, Ian Lough, Head of Commercial at Emerald Airlines said: “We're delighted to extend our network from Glasgow Airport with the introduction of our new Cork service. This addition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing our customers with a wider array of travel options and enhanced convenience.

“By expanding our services at Glasgow, we're not only meeting the increasing demand but also empowering our passengers with more choices and flexibility when planning their journeys from Glasgow Airport.”

Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the new Aer Lingus Regional service from Glasgow to Cork, further strengthening our connectivity with Ireland. This new route not only enhances travel options for our passengers but also underscores our ongoing commitment to providing diverse and convenient destinations.

“With over 30,000 seats available, we are confident this service will be a great success, benefiting both leisure and business travellers. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Aer Lingus Regional and Emerald Airlines, supporting the growth of our network and delivering exceptional service to our customers.”

The county of Cork has a rich history in Ireland dating back to the 15th century when it earned the title ‘the Rebel County’ due to the role its then mayor played in an attempt to overthrow King Henry VII in the War of the Roses. Other famous battles such as the Battle of Kinsale, when Spanish troops landed to help Irish rebels in the early 17th century during the Nine Years War, also took place there.

Famous Irish revolutionary Michael Collins was also shot dead in the county during the Irish Civil War in 1922 and the port of Cobh in Cork was the Titanic’s last stop before its ill-fated journey towards America.

Cork is also home to the likes of former Celtic and Manchester United footballer Roy Keane as well as Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy.