Getting to the Blog Awards

Fly

It's the easiest way to get to the Blog Awards is to fly seeing as Cork's beautiful airport is right on the doorstep of the venue for the event. Connections to Dublin & Belfast, Dublin served by Ryanair & Aer Arann, Belfast solely by Aer Arann. Tip if you're flying from Dublin - book with Aer Arann & for €60 you can check in 15kg luggage, 8kg hand luggage. Sale ends Sunday 19th. Ryanair is minimum €70 with only 10kg hand luggage. Don't be fooled by the initial cheapness of Mr.O'Leary's fares!

Train

Arguably the most expensive option. Example: adult fare Dublin to Cork return is €71. Trains are frequent from Heuston. Tip - check online for possible deals in advance or ask for a Weekender ticket, usually cheaper by 10 - 20%, who knows why! List of all fares here, don't be disappointed if you 'pre-book' & you don't get your seat either. 

Bus

Aguably the cheapest option. Bus Eireann & Aircoach operate to Cork City (Aircoach from Dublin only, €22, pretty comfy). Sadly Citylink have ceased operations from Galway. 

Automobile

As long as you think you'll have your wits sufficiently about you for driving home the next day, go for it. 

Cork city centre to Cork International Airport Hotel

Buses operate from the city to the airport pretty frequently and drop off near the hotels at the airport en-route. Skylink (have an online sale on btw) and Bus Eireann do the routes pretty frequently. 

See you there!

Blog Awards promo hotel rate

I emailed the Cork International Airport Hotel earlier to see if the promo rate mentioned on the awards site is applicable to online bookings. Here's the response I got from the folk down there, which may/may not be helpful to you:

"The rate available for that function is €55per person sharing or €100 for the single room, including breakfast. The rates available in the internet can be cheaper if you book an internet saver rate, but be aware that is charged immediately, and is NOT REFUNDABLE."

If you want to get in touch with them they're at 021 454 9800, info@corkinternationalairporthotel.com or http://www.corkinternationalairporthotel.com/

On a side note, they seem to have changed their 'Contact' button on the main menu to 'Apartments' - some sweet pads available for those liking a longer stay and some extra space. Looking forward to staying there (the hotel that is :))!