The heady combination of jazz and Guinness…the ingredients that make a visit to Cork’s Jazz Festival a must for fans of either, or better still, both items.

With up to 1000 musicians and 40000 visitors from across the globe due at this year’s event at the end of October, it’s no surprise that there’s already hardly a bed to be had across the city. See www.corkjazzfestival.com for details/tickets.

Which is where Irish Ferries Holidays can assist. For those travelling by car, the company has self-catering holiday homes in nearby Clonakilty, around 30 miles from Cork. For four adults, the total for a week’s accommodation and return cruise ferry for car and passengers is from just £288. call 08705 17 17 17 for more details.