Cork Harbour Link Ferry

I’m going to have to disagree here, at least with regards to Paddy’s Point. That gives easy access for NMCI and Haulbowline, which should generate quite a bit of traffic. By comparison, I can’t even see where there would be space for a ferry pier in Ringaskiddy, given that there’s plenty of ship traffic there.

Agree with regards to Spike Island though, that makes no sense on the express route.

Hell, if that ferry service actually becomes operational, I’d nearly move there voluntarily 🤪

It should definitely be dropped in my eyes. Looking at the Port of Cork Masterplan, it looks like they’re planning to turn everything East of NMCI into quays and dockside infrastructure by 2050 at the latest. Given that the port is already working on an expansion of both the container terminal and the deep water berth that were both planned for 2030, I’d expect the whole thing move faster, rather than slower.

There’s another issue. The entire Ringaskiddy port area is a security area. Having commuters and tourists trudge through there to get to a commuter ferry would be at best an inconvenience, and more likely a severe impediment to operations, not to mention most likely a violation of ISPS regulations.