My Flight to Dublin

Cork English Market
@thelme55 (79224)
Germany
May 21, 2026 9:38am CST
When my hubby drove me to Düsseldorf airport, the weather was already Irish. It was raining cats and dogs. It seems heaven prepared me for the Irish weather. I was glad there was no traffic jam that I arrived 2 hours before my flight to Dublin. I checked in online the night before I flew and so I only had to drop off my luggage. Travelling alone made me nervous and I had to be careful not to miss the right Boarding Gate. It was a 20 minutes walk to my boarding gate. I was glad I was and still is good by foot. The flight was only 1 hour and 15 minutes. I arrived in Dublin airport on time and I still had 2 hours to wait until my Aircoach bus drove to Cork city. Guess what the weather was in Dublin! I had time to check what was new in Dublin airport since I last flew from there to Germany 14 years ago. Nothing much change but it’s modernised. The drive from Dublin airport to Cork city was 3 1/2 hours. It stopped only once in the city center to collect some passengers. There were lots of tourists inside the bus and the most loud of them all were the Italians. I was so tired so I was still able to sleep a bit. I was glad that I went 3 times in the comfort room in the airport before my bus travel. I noticed that there was no toilet at all inside the bus. Yes, they have internet but didn’t use it. I could charge my phone but I had to use USB charger and so I didn’t do it as well. When I arrived in Cork Aircoach Bus Station, my cousin and her husband were there already. They helped me with my luggage and off we drove to their home. It was a long day travel for me and I was grateful that I arrived safely. I was so hungry. Thankfully my cousin had cooked our dinner before they collected me. Ladies and gentlemen, I hope it is not long for you to read. Thank you. I hope everything is well with you all.
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@Jdaw1985 (4025)
• Fayetteville, North Carolina
21 May
Sounds like you need some much-needed rest, I know there is no way I would have posted anything after that exhausting day. Is the picture you have posted at the air port?
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@Jdaw1985 (4025)
• Fayetteville, North Carolina
22 May
@thelme55 At least you got you some much needed rest. English Market sounds nice. Looks like a very nice place to visit.
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@thelme55 (79224)
• Germany
21 May
I rested the next day. We just walked nearby the house where I stayed. Neighbours have farms and cows. There was a forest nearby and a creek. No, that photo is the English Market in Cork. Thank you @Jdaw1985.
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@thelme55 (79224)
• Germany
24 May
@Jdaw1985 Yes, I had. It was indeed a nice place to visit.
@JordanLader (7333)
• Sparta, Tennessee
21 May
I've always wanted to go to Ireland. Maybe one day I'll get there.
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@thelme55 (79224)
• Germany
21 May
Maybe one day you will be able to go there @JordanLader. Thank you for dropping by.
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• Sparta, Tennessee
22 May
@thelme55 I'm really hoping. It's like my main bucket list thing to do
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@thelme55 (79224)
• Germany
24 May
@JordanLader I hope you will. Let’s pray for that.
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@AmbiePam (120021)
• United States
21 May
I’m glad you had a safe journey. Though, it all sounds exhausting so I hope you get some rest.
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@thelme55 (79224)
• Germany
24 May
I was glad, too @AmbiePam. I was able to rest the next day. Thank you.
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@rebelann (117147)
• El Paso, Texas
21 May
All of that sounds very exhausting. Was the photo taken in Ireland?
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@thelme55 (79224)
• Germany
21 May
It was indeed very exhausting but I choosed to ride a bus to see the beautiful landscape on the way to Cork. Yes, it was taken in Republic of Ireland. That is the English Market in Cork. Thanks @rebelann.
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@Juliaacv (56085)
• Canada
21 May
I hope that the weather changes for sunny skies and not all rain. Your second leg of the trip sounds like it was lengthy.
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@RasmaSandra (97636)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May
Glad you arrived safely and I hope you have a good visit.
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@snowy22315 (208290)
• United States
21 May
Glad you had a good if rainy trip. It was drizziling in Dublin when I was there, both coming and going.
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@rakski (155524)
• Philippines
22 May
I am glad that you are safe
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@just4him (323126)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 May
I'm glad you arrived safely and had a good trip.
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@thelme55 (79224)
• Germany
24 May
I was glad I landed safely. Thank you @just4him Enjoy your weekend.
@JudyEv (381027)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May
That was indeed a long journey but I'm glad it was trouble-free. That is a long time to go without having access to a toilet. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay, How long are you staying?
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@Traceyjayne (11067)
• United Kingdom
21 May
I certainly would have needed the toilet during that trip ! Have a lovely visit with your cousin.
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@LindaOHio (221931)
• United States
22 May
I hope you are all rested and fed now. I hope you have a wonderful time, weather permitting!
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22 May
I noticed that there was no toilet at all inside the bus. Omg Wow In three and a half hours I would have to piss at least 3 or 4 times And maybe take a dump as well. What could I have done on the bus you were on?
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@valherma00 (3501)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
23 May
i can't believe the flight was that fast, incredible. bus should have had a toilet, my. i am glad your hosts cooked something before because i would have been starving too. i don't fly so i didn't know you could check in via internet, that's great. sun is shining so i have to be good, i try to be. wish you the same, happy weekend.
@Fleura (34920)
• United Kingdom
22 May
Glad everything went smoothly even if it was a long day. Looking forward to hearing more about your visit!