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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 by Paul
Fastnet Line is delighted to be associated with the Fastnet Charity Cycle 2011 which will take place on the 1st and 2nd July 2011 in Wales and Ireland.
The event is in aid of three very deserving West Cork based charities, Palliative Care at Castletownbere Hospital, Co-action and Spiritual Care Ireland at the Dechen Shying Spiritual Care Centre also in Castletownbere. Fastnet Line will provide transport for the cyclists to and from Swansea where the first leg of the trip will take place on Friday 1st July.
Commenting on the event, Paul O’Brien General Manager (Ireland) said, “Fastnet Line is delighted to support these wonderful charities and applauds the fantastic efforts of the people of Beara in promoting these worthy causes as well as their local area. We hope everyone will enjoy their time with us and we look forward to helping in any way we can to promote both the charity event and Beara tourism at the same time.”
The return trip will happen overnight on the Friday night with the numbers added to by some Welsh visitors for the second leg from Ringaskiddy to Castletownbere on Saturday 2nd July 2011.
The action begins on Thursday 30th June with the cyclists heading off from Ringaskiddy on board the Julia heading to Swansea overnight. The cyclists will meet with up with their Welsh counterparts and cycle a special route of 100 km which will offer the best south Wales has to offer.
After a long day in the saddle the participants will relax on the Julia with a well deserved meal and who knows a drink or two before getting a good night’s sleep. On Saturday 2nd July the group will leave Ringaskiddy via Carrigaline, Bandon, Bantry and Glengarriff as they head on towards Castletownbere in West Cork. At the finish of this marathon event the cyclists will be welcomed back home to Castletownbere to a huge welcome.
Tags: Beara Peninsula, Beara Tourism, Castletownbere, Cork, Cork Swansea Ferry, Fastnet Charity Cycle 2011, Fastnet Line, Ferry from Cork to Swansea, ferry to england, Ferry to Ireland, Ferry to ireland special offer, ireland ferry, Irish ferry website, Tourism, Wales, West Cork, west cork tourism co-op
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 by Paul
Fastnet Line would like to remind passengers of its sailing schedule for the week ahead as the reported ash cloud crisis looks set to worsen over the UK in the coming days.
Cork to Swansea
Tuesday 24th May 20.30 hrs.
Thursday 26th May 21.00 hrs.
Saturday 28th May 20.30 hrs.
Swansea to Cork
Wednesday 25th May 20.30 hrs.
Friday 27th May 18.30 hrs.
Sunday 29th May 20.30 hrs.
Bookings can be made online at www.fastnetline.com or telephone reservations Ireland: 021 437 8892 UK 0844 576 8831
We have availability on all sailings at present.
24th May 2011 at 11.00
Tags: 2011 special offers, Cork, Cork Swansea Ferry, Fastnet Line, Ferry from Cork to Swansea, ferry to england, Ferry to Ireland, Ferry to ireland special offer, ferry to southern ireland, ferry to wales, grimsvotn volcano, iceland volcano, Ireland, ireland ferry, Tourism, volcanic ash cloud, West Cork, west cork tourism co-op
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 by Paul
MV Julia passing Cobh
Fastnet Line with it’s Cork to Swansea ferry route celebrates the first anniversary of operations on Thursday 10th March. The first sailing on the route since 2006 took place on this date in 2010 when the Julia set sail from Swansea to Cork.
The re-establishment of the route was a boost to tourism on both sides of the Irish Sea last year and saw Fastnet Line exceed its targets for vehicles and passengers in a highly successful first season. More than 80,000 people travelled on the route between March and December 2010 in a year which saw the importance of access by sea emphasised during the now infamous “ash cloud crisis”.
Fastnet Line has also established a cost effective route for freight in and out of the south of Ireland and the UK and with Swansea directly connecting to the motorway network in the UK the miles saved for hauliers is becoming an increasingly important factor in these times of rising fuel prices.
Commenting on the prospects for 2011, Phil Jones CEO of Fastnet Line said, “We were delighted with our first year of operations and learned a lot but that is in the past now and we look forward to the challenges ahead. We are determined to build on the solid foundations we have created and with tight cost control and an aggressive strategy for marketing in the UK supported once again by our partners in Tourism Ireland we intend to do everything we can to increase numbers this year.”
A new range of value products including short breaks will go on sale from Monday 14th March and Fastnet Line also will continue its policy of targeting major sporting events on both sides of the water including Heineken Cup, Six Nations rugby, Cheltenham Racing Festival, the West Cork Rally and the Racing Home for Easter festival at Cork Racecourse.
Conor Buckley Chairman of West Cork Tourism Co-Op, the owners of Fastnet Line, said, “2011 promises to be a challenging year again for everyone in the tourist industry but the members of the Co-Op are determined to promote themselves strongly in our key market in the UK. We will also encourage everyone to use the route from Cork to Swansea in both directions as much as possible in order to ensure the viability of the business for the long term benefit of the whole community.”
Tags: 2011 schedule, Cork, Cork City, Cork Swansea Ferry, discount offers ferry to ireland, Fastnet Line, Ferry from Cork to Swansea, ferry to england, Ferry to Ireland, Ferry to ireland special offer, ferry to southern ireland, ferry to wales, Ireland, ireland ferry, ireland tourism, Irish ferry website, Swansea, swansea cork ferry, Tourism, West Cork, west cork tourism co-op
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by Paul
Ireland rugby photo
To celebrate our first anniversary and combining it with our love of rugby, we at Fastnet Line are giving you and a friend the chance to win a free trip to the Wales v Ireland Six Nations clash which takes place in Cardiff on Saturday 12th March at 5 p.m.
In order to be in with a chance to win please email your answer to the following question to info@fastnetline.com
Q. In their last meeting at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in 2009 who scored the winning drop goal for Ireland?
Was it:
(a) Johnny Sexton
(b) Paddy Wallace
(c) Ronan O’Gara
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*Competition Winner*
Congratulations to Kate Leavy, winner of the return trip and match tickets to see Wales v Ireland Six Nations clash! Enjoy your sailing and the game Kate!
If you don’t win you can still travel with us to Cardiff at some really great prices.
Prices start from €60 per person without reserved accommodation, €78 per person with a reserved pullman seat and starting from €98 per person sharing return including a two berth inside cabin. All of these prices for foot passengers with bus transfers extra. We also have great deals if you want to bring your car.
Sailing on Friday night 11th March at 20.30 and arriving at 08.00 in Swansea on the morning of the game, Fastnet Line will provide bus transport for those travelling as foot passengers to Cardiff from 09.30. Supporters will then have plenty of time to soak up the pre-match atmosphere before the game which kicks off at 5 p.m.
Buses will again take supporters back after the game in plenty of time to check in for the departure of 23.50 and the ferry will arrive back in Cork at 12.00 noon on Sunday 13th March.
Tags: 2011 special offers, Cork, Cork City, Cork Swansea Ferry, discount offers ferry to ireland, Fastnet Line, Ferry from Cork to Swansea, ferry to england, ferry to wales, ireland ferry, Irish ferry website, Munster rugby, six nations rugby, Swansea, swansea cork ferry, Wales, wales v ireland 2011
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 by Paul
Cork Chamber of Commerce have announced that Fastnet Line has been shortlisted with three other Cork based companies in the “Emerging Cork Business” category for 2010. The company will also be in the running for the overall category of Cork Business of the Year.
The winners will be announced at the Cork Chamber of Commerce annual dinner to be held in City Hall Cork on Friday 4th February 2011.
“Against the challenges of today’s economic background, it is more important than ever that we recognise businesses for their achievements, contributions and entrepreneurial spirit. Judging by the exceptionally high standard of entries this year, it is easy to see why Cork is flourishing with business talent. It was a tough challenge to choose the shortlisted companies and we are very excited about announcing the overall winners shortly”, commented Conor Healy, Chief Executive of Cork Chamber.
Fastnet Line would like to congratulate all the shortlisted companies including their “rivals” in the emerging companies catgory which are, Brook Catering and HR Locker. Well done to them and may the best company win.
Tags: Cork, Cork Chamber, Cork City, Cork Company of the Year, Cork Swansea Ferry, Fastnet Line, Ferry from Cork to Swansea, ferry to england, ferry to southern ireland, Ireland, ireland ferry, Tourism, West Cork
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Friday, January 7th, 2011 by Paul
Happy New Year to all our customers.
Julia will be in dry dock in Swansea from next week. Her schedule will be as follows.
The last sailing before annual dry dock will be on Thursday 13th January from Cork to Swansea departing at 20.30 hrs. Julia will remain in Swansea while undergoing annual maintenance up to and including Wednesday 9th February. Her first sailing will be at 20.30 hrs. from Swansea to Cork on Wednesday 9th February 20111.
Bookings can be made on www.fastnetline.com up to three hours prior to departure.
Tags: 2011 schedule, Cork, Cork Swansea Ferry, Fastnet Line, Ferry from Cork to Swansea, ferry to england, Ferry to Ireland, Ferry to ireland special offer, ireland ferry, ireland tourism, Irish ferry website, swansea cork ferry, Tourism, Wales
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by Paul
julia from the air
Recently Fastnet Line received a “Highly Commended” award from Swansea Bay Tourism at their annual awards ceremony held recently in Brangwyn Hall Swansea. The category was called “Co-operating to Compete” and recognises the efforts that Fastnet Line has gone to in connecting with local businesses in the South Wales area in an effort to promote them to Irish customers.
In June 2010, Fastnet Line hosted over eighty tourism businesses from the Swansea area on board the Julia under the banner “Working Together”. Following that initial contact it took varios business offerings from these providers and promoted them on its website www.fastnetline.com as well as making them part of its marketing message to the Irish consumer.
Fastnet Line will continue to work with Swansea Bay Tourism and other stakeholders in South Wales to continue to promote the area in the Irish market.
Also on the Irish side of the water, Cork Chamber of Commerce have just announced that Fastnet Line has been shortlisted for Cork Company of the Year. The winner will be announced at the gala dinner hosted by the Chamber on Friday 4th February 2011. We are extremely proud of all of our staff and crew who have worked so hard in 2010 and thank them for their terrific efforts which are being recognised in this way. Thank you.
Tags: Cork Swansea Ferry, Fastnet Line, Fastnet Line awards, Ferry from Cork to Swansea, ferry to england, Ferry to Ireland, ferry to southern ireland, ferry to wales, Ireland, ireland ferry, Irish ferry website, Swansea, swansea bay tourism, swansea cork ferry, Tourism
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 by Paul
Aerial photo of the Julia at sea
Unbelievable but true! Only €29/£26 per person for a 24 hour return crossing as a foot passenger including a cabin? For a limited period until the end of January on selected dates take advantage of this amazing offer.
You can also give this as a Christmas gift to your loved ones by simply contacting Fastnet Line. We will send you our special Christmas voucher so that you can surprise someone you love with a great trip on the Julia.
This offer is valid for travel until the 31st January 2011 on selected dates and is subject to availability. You must book by the 15th December to avail of this great offer.
We recently got some great feedback from our neighbours in the National Maritime College of Ireland who had some recent participants in their BOSIET and offshore courses use the service and save some money.
“The Ferry is a great service and we are delighted to see some of our students using this mode of transport when involved in our commercial courses“
Joanne, NMCI
Tags: 2011 special offers, bosiet, Cork, Cork City, Cork Swansea Ferry, Ferry from Cork to Swansea, ferry to england, Ferry to Ireland, Ferry to ireland special offer, ferry to southern ireland, ferry to wales, ireland ferry, Swansea
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010 by Fastnet Line
The town of Bantry lies nestled between high hills at the head of the deep water harbour of Bantry bay. This bustling market town is a perfect location for exploring the rugged countryside in the hills behind the town and the many inlets and coves indenting the coastline. Bantry has been catering for the intrepid tourist since the 19th Century when combined train and boat trips were available to get the traveller from Cork to Glengarriff. The harbour and Whiddy Island dominate to the seaward side overlooked by the famous Bantry House owned by the Shelswell-White family and home to an internationally famous annual Chamber Music Festival each summer (25th June – 3rd July 2010). The town has a great reputation for food with, not surprisingly, seafood dominating. Locally farmed mussels are a particular favourite but there is something to suit all tastes and pockets. The town boasts a particularly fine eighteen hole golf course boasting magnificent views over the bay.
Adjoining one side of the bay is the Sheep’s Head Peninsula another EDEN award winner in 2009 for rural tourism in Europe recognising the incredible walking trails (the Sheep’s Head Way) created on this unspoilt peninsula making the most of its natural advantages with special areas of Protection and Conservation being sympathetically and imaginatively incorporated into a unique tourism attraction. The area abounds in natural beauty and being a narrow peninsula the sea is never far away with spectacular views from the hills in the middle towards the ocean bounding both sides of this unique landscape.
Tags: Cork, Ireland, ireland ferry, West Cork
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by Fastnet Line
Welcome to our new website.
Hope you like it and make sure and book your ferry to Ireland here with Fastnet Line.
Tags: Cork Swansea Ferry, ireland ferry, swansea cork ferry
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