Tomorrow Evening Echo is said to feature an article outlining the chances of Cork getting a transatlantic service.
Any update on the article? Probably never happen under DAA but ORK could work with NOC who say they are still discussing TA options with carriers. Lots of US medical devices companies in the Mayo/Galway area as well as the tourism and family links.
ORK-NOC-JFK wouldn't be a bad routing with runway advantage from NOC on the outbound.