The Emerald Isle Express Departs From Cobh

A luxury train, which costs €5,000 a ticket, departed from Cobh this morning.

The Emerald Isle Express has 50 guests from Canada, the US, France and the UK onboard for the annual expedition on board a private, 1960's heritage train

The guests are in Cork as part of a week long, five star tour of Ireland which included an overnight stay at Fota Island Resort

Jim Deegan of Railtours Ireland told RedFM News that the trip to Cork was extra special for one couple on board the train

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