Cork Airport is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year, with more than 53,000 passengers expected to pass through the terminal during the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. While many travellers will take advantage of the long weekend to head abroad, thousands are also travelling to the UK for the popular Cheltenham Racing Festival.
The airport anticipates its busiest day for arrivals will be Friday, March 13, as visitors arrive from the UK, across Europe and beyond to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Cork and throughout the South of Ireland.
To mark the national holiday, Cork Airport will host a series of traditional Irish music and dance performances in the terminal building. The entertainment programme will run from Thursday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon, with local musicians performing each day on the stage in the Arrivals area.
The performances are designed to give passengers arriving at Ireland’s Gateway to the South a warm Irish welcome ahead of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Passenger numbers will also be boosted by one of the most significant events on the international racing calendar, as thousands of racing fans travel to and from the Cheltenham Racing Festival over the coming days.
Speaking ahead of the busy holiday period, Cork Airport Managing Director Niall MacCarthy said Ireland is fortunate to have a national day that is recognised and celebrated worldwide.
He noted that St Patrick’s week traditionally signals the start of the tourism season and said the airport is marking the occasion with a lively programme of music and song to celebrate Irish culture while welcoming both visitors and local passengers.
MacCarthy also pointed out that travellers may notice significant construction activity in the terminal as the airport expands its facilities to support future growth. However, he added that the work has been carefully cordoned off in partnership with construction company PJ Hegarty to ensure passengers continue to enjoy the same friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. ☘️✈️
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