By Dan Walsh
In a statement issued by Iarnród Éireann today it announced that Rosslare Europort regrets the decision of Stena Line to withdraw from the Rosslare Europort to Cherbourg route from later this year.
“Stena Line has been and remains a valued partner of Rosslare Europort on both European and UK routes, and port management look forward to continuing the partnership with them on the Cherbourg route over its remaining months, and on an ongoing basis on the Rosslare to Fishguard route.
“We welcome the upgrading of Fishguard port infrastructure to support and develop that service further. Rosslare Europort continues to see record demand and volumes overall, up 14% in freight volume and up 10% in passenger numbers in 2025 year to date, over a previous record year in 2024. Frequency of direct European sailings have increased from six weekly pre-Brexit to up to 36 weekly today, with a range of operators and partner ports offering choice and flexibility to port customers.
Glenn Carr, Director of Commercial Business Units for Iarnród Éireann – Port Authority for Rosslare Europort told WexfordLocal.com that “While we are sorry to see Stena Line withdraw from the Rosslare Europort to Cherbourg route, we understand its decision relates to its own strategic priorities to focus on Irish Sea routes. We have already received queries and will immediately engage with other operators to ensure our record European frequency of up to 36 sailings per week is maintained, and we are confident we will continue to offer frequency and choice to trade and tourism customers alike.
“With ongoing investment under the port Masterplan and, with the OPW in the T7 Border Control Point facilities, our focus remains on expanding and improving services and facilities through Ireland’s Gateway to Europe,” said Mr. Carr, who added; “In addition, we will soon be submitting a planning application for the onshore hub facilities to support Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy developments in the Celtic and Irish Seas.”
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