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WATCH: Could this be the future of Castletownbere tourism?

June 14th, 2023 9:34 AM

By Jackie Keogh

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The Sylvia Earle made a welcome visit to Castletownbere on its maiden voyage.

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WEST Cork’s cruise tourism season began with the people of Castletownbere turning out to welcome a stylish expedition ship on its maiden voyage.

It was the first ever visit of a cruise ship to Castletownbere.

The Southern Star got to go aboard the ship for a tour of its facilities and spoke to head of expeditions, John Kirkwood, about the beauty of visiting Castletownbere and the welcome they received.

Read more in this week's Southern Star – in shops and online via our ePaper from Thursday, June 15th.

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