The Last Call opens at Cork Airport

The next time travelling out of Cork Airport, give yourself plenty of time to relax and savour the delights of ‘The Last Call’ a traditional bar in the departures area offering a wide array of drinks, beverages and delicious food, most of these locally supplied.

General manager of the bar at Cork on behalf of HMSHost, the world’s largest provider of food, beverage and retail services for travellers, is the friendly Orla O’Mahony, who along with airport director Niall MacCarthy cut a cake to mark the occasion.

‘The Last Call’ is a bar that embraces traditional pub elements blended with modern, industrial  features in a luxurious setting.

Speaking at the opening, Paul Neeson, director of retail for Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) said: ‘The bar looks fantastic. It gives passengers an opportunity to experience great Irish food and drink in a relaxed, authentic and inviting space. What is particularly pleasing is the focus on local food from some of Cork’s best known artisan suppliers. The Last Call will definitely further enhance the Passenger Experience at Cork Airport’.

Paul paid tribute to general manager Ireland Jackie Gorman, Orla O’Mahony and staff of HMSHost; Lillibeth Horne, head of retail, Cork and Shannon; Bill Twomey and Sinead Coyne of DAA head of food and beverage services and all the team at Cork Airport. He also spoke of the excellent working relationship between DAA and HMSHost, the latter of which employs 70 people at the airport and even more in high season.

 Special guest Walter Seib, CEO HMSHost International, which operates in 100 airports worldwide, praised the management team at the airport adding: ‘Cork is the international gateway to the south of Ireland and its cultural capital serving over 2.4 million passengers a year. As an airport that serves a region with a well-developed tourism industry and great food heritage, this new local based venue will enhance the experience there to make the traveller’s day better and further boost the local economy.’

Excellent fare was served at the launch where traditional Irish music was played by Margaret McCarthy from Dripsey and Jim Carroll from Passage West.

Guests, who received a gift pack of produce, included Conor Healy, Cork Chamber, Kevin Cullinane and Aoife Horgan, Cork Airport marketing and representatives of various suppliers including Clonakilty Black Pudding, Milleens Cheese, Beara; O’Flynn Gourmet Sausages and Frank Hederman Smokehouse, Belvelly.

 Other concepts that HMSHost operate at Cork Airport are the Cork Food Market restaurant, the Victorian styled Red Bar, the Lir Café and Cork Coffee Roasters. Another must visit facility is The Loop, the airport’s shopping store including the ‘Made in West Cork’ stand.



By Leo McMahon