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BRITTANY FERRIES 21.06.10 I have been a regular traveller…read morewith Brittany Ferries since I sailed out of Tivoli (probably in 1980) and have always enjoyed the trips. The company did its reputation in my eyes no harm at all with its handling of a small incident on recent trip from Cork to Roscoff (May 15th). I had a meal on board, checked the amount and paid for it with my mastercard. Unfortunately, the amount was in sterling rather than euro. Didn't know this of course but the staff later spotted it and contacted me to arrange a refund before I left the ship in the morning. Thanks and well done to them. BRITTANY FERRIES 14.01.10 There are many ways of going from Cork to France but I have always taken the direct route: Ringaskiddy to Roscof with Brittany Ferries. Not strictly correct, as I'm pretty sure my "maiden" village (about 1980) was made not from Ringaskiddy but from Tivoli. It is a pleasant trip out, on deck and checking out the sights in Cork Harbour before adjourning to one of the restaurants on board and then perhaps some on-board shopping or a glass in one of the bars. Another advantage is that you arrive early on a Sunday morning. Roscof is a pretty small place. You have the roads to yourself, time and space to get used to driving on the "wrong" side before you hit the autoroutes. The service on board has always been excellent and I can't remember any unpleasant experiences involving the staff. I have also been lucky with the weather and never came across any really bad stuff. Way to go!

RNLI - BALLYCOTTON LIFEBOAT One focal point, almost a…read moreconstant one, of a visit to Ballycotton is the local lifeboat moored in the harbour. As a day tripper, I usually take it for granted. A boat has been there, saving lives, since 1858. The crew is a voluntary one and many people from the village are involved in the operation, including on the fund-raising side and one of the ways they can get funds in is through the RNLI shop which is open every Sunday from 3.00 to 5.00pm. Do drop in if you are in the attractive area which has good coastal walks and views, good fishing, good eating and drinking.