By Dan Walsh Rosslare Europort has issued an information statement requesting truck drivers and hauliers not to park their vehicles in neighbouring villages while waiting for access to Rosslare Europort for ferry departure deadlines. “The villages (presumably a reference to Kilrane and Tagoat) are residential and are not available for parking day or not,” saysContinue reading “No HGV parking while waiting for the ferry!”
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Ukraine nationals arriving at Rosslare
Reports have emerged on social media that the Department of Justice have today (Friday) advised Wexford County Council that up to 60 Ukrainian nationals will arrive at Rosslare Europort over the weekend. They will be accommodated in Hotel Rosslare following arrival here and supports and services will be provided over the coming weeks.
€55,000 worth of alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh Revenue officers seized approximately 13,000 litres of beer, 225 litres of Asti Martina and seven litres of Polish Mead at Rosslare Europort, yesterday, following the search of an Irish registered truck that had disembarked a ferry from Dunkirk, France. The smuggled alcohol has an estimated retail value of more than €55,000, representingContinue reading “€55,000 worth of alcohol seized at Rosslare Europort”
New freight link between Le Harve and Rosslare
By Dan Walsh Brittany Ferries has announced the opening of a new freight link from Le Havre in Normandy to Rosslare Europort starting on Friday, November 12th. It will be operated by the company’s freight only Cotentin vessel with the capacity for 120 freight units and 120 cabins. The new freight line will be providedContinue reading “New freight link between Le Harve and Rosslare”
Rosslare need capacity for freight and tourism; Murphy
By Dan Walsh Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy has indicated that good news is pending for Rosslare Europort with the introduction of a new ferry route from Le Havre to Rosslare. Speaking from Leinster House on Tuesday morning, the Deputy has said; “A new route connecting Le Havre and Rosslare is due to be announced.Continue reading “Rosslare need capacity for freight and tourism; Murphy”
Arrest follows cash seizure at Rosslare Europort
By Dan Walsh A man in his 20s, originally from Poland, was arrested by Gardaí in relation to the seizure of a sum of cash at Rosslare Europort on Saturday morning. Revenue officers stopped and searched a Polish registered freight vehicle at the port. The vehicle was intending to board a ferry to Bilbao, Spain.Continue reading “Arrest follows cash seizure at Rosslare Europort”
Duty Free shopping returns on Rosslare ferries
By Dan Walsh With the easing of lockdown restrictions, and a hope that international tourist travel will resume shortly, Stena Line is anticipating a busy summer. And after a 21-year absence, duty-free shopping onboard Stena Line’s ferries will now be available following Brexit. Meanwhile, sailings between Rosslare Europort and Fishguard remain suspended as the StenaContinue reading “Duty Free shopping returns on Rosslare ferries”
WWII tower demolished at Rosslare
By Dan Walsh There is serious local anger amongst historians and conservationists surrounding the malicious demolition of a prominent World War II landmark overlooking Rosslare Harbour at Greenore Point or Bing which took place today. Eyewitnesses on social media say the tower was standing at 9 am this morning. It is now destroyed! There isContinue reading “WWII tower demolished at Rosslare”
All aboard for Rosslare Port Fest
By Dan Walsh The Rosslare Port Fest takes place from Tuesday to Thursday, April 20-22 which is part of the Ports, Past and Present programme and seeks to investigate the heritage of Rosslare, Dublin, Pembroke Dock, Fishguard and Holyhead Ports and the Irish Sea crossings, to create common understanding between these communities. Rosslare Port FestContinue reading “All aboard for Rosslare Port Fest”
Hail the ‘greening’ ports of France
By Dan Walsh While many public buildings in towns across County Wexford are turning ‘green’ on St. Patrick’s Day WexfordLocal.com has learned that Dunkirk and other ports in France serving traffic from Rosslare Europort are set to greet the ships with a ‘green’ welcome! France and Ireland have a long historical relationship with many fromContinue reading “Hail the ‘greening’ ports of France”
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