Cork airport are gearing up for Christmas

Cork Airport say they're expecting a bumper Christmas this year.

Over 50,000 passengers are expected to pass through the gates of Cork Airport between now and the new year.

That's up 7% on Christmas last year. 

Speaking to RedFM News Head of Communications at Cork Airport Kevin Cullinane says the increase in Christmas passenger numbers is a sign of an upturn in the local economy:

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