MANX2.COM has begun its new service between Galway and Cork today.
The Isle of Man based company, which hopes to stimulate commerce and tourism in Ireland, will operate flights every Friday and Sunday between the two cities.
Manx2.com will also run easy connections from the Isle of Man to Galway via Belfast International Airport every Friday and Sunday.
Chairman Noel Hayes said: "We have great confidence in the long term future for the Irish economy and are pleased to be able to improve connectivity between Galway and Cork, and in turn stimulate commerce and tourism in both these regions.
"Whether passengers are travelling for business or leisure purposes, or to reconnect with friends and families, this is the perfect getaway."
Launched in 2006, Manx2.com currently carries 100,000 passengers a year between the Isle of Man and Blackpool, Belfast, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Gloucester and Jersey.
It employs 60 staff and has a fleet of seven aircraft providing up to 30 flights a day to the Isle of Man. Its customer services, reservations and operations departments are all based in the new hangar facility at Ronaldsway Airport.
