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”

Wexford business face more Brexit

By Dan Walsh Wexford businesses need to be ready for further import checks from April 1st with the introduction of new documentary import controls on certain categories of EU goods such as all products of animal origin, including all meat, dairy, fish and composite products incorporating products of animal origin, as well as regulated plantsContinue reading “Wexford business face more Brexit”

Call to make Rosslare a Tier One port

By Dan Walsh The Government Report ‘Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021; The Path Ahead’, published by the Government earlier this week came before Seanad Éireann today (Friday) with the Minister for Transport, Eamonn Ryan TD, presenting an address and gauging reaction from the members. Wexford’s Senator Malcolm Byrne asked for a commitment that Rosslare EuroportContinue reading “Call to make Rosslare a Tier One port”

Rosslare ferry service relocated to Dublin

By Dan Walsh There is a setback for ferry sailings between Rosslare Europort and Fishguard Harbour in Wales with the announcement that the MV Stena Europe, which usually runs between Fishguard and Rosslare is being relocated to the Holyhead – Dublin route to cover for another ship undergoing repair and will last for up toContinue reading “Rosslare ferry service relocated to Dublin”

New Monday sailing from Rosslare to Cherbourg

By Dan Walsh There will be increased capacity direct to mainland Europe starting on Monday as Brittany Ferries begin the 2021 crossing between Rosslare Europort and Cherbourg two months ahead of schedule with the MV Cap Finestére replacing the Connemara while essential maintenance is being carried out. Cap Finistère, the fastest ship in the ferryContinue reading “New Monday sailing from Rosslare to Cherbourg”

‘Exciting times for Rosslare’ – Minister Browne

By Dan Walsh Great excitement in Rosslare Europort today as the DFDS Optima Seaways set sail on time at 2pm for the first voyage on the new Rosslare to Dunkirk route. Minister James Browne commented; “This a great day for Rosslare Europort. Along with the other additional sailings, the investment in new Customs, Agriculture andContinue reading “‘Exciting times for Rosslare’ – Minister Browne”

All aboard at Rosslare for Dunkirk

By Dan Walsh Tomorrow (Saturday) is the first day of sailings on the new direct ferry service by Dutch shipping operator DFDS between Rosslare Europort and Dunkirk and the voyage is fully booked out, according to a company spokesperson. DFDS is launching the new six-times weekly direct service from Rosslare Europort to Dunkirk in northernContinue reading “All aboard at Rosslare for Dunkirk”

Christmas travel concerns at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh The deteriorating Covid-19 situation in the UK has prompted a ban on flights and a ban on ferries carrying passengers with effect from midnight for at least 48 hours until midnight Tuesday. The matter will be reviewed at a cabinet meeting in Dublin on Tuesday. BBC Wales is reporting that people inContinue reading “Christmas travel concerns at Rosslare Europort”

24-hour cover needed to avoid mayhem at Rosslare Europort

By Dan Walsh Independent TD for Wexford, Verona Murphy, has criticised the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, for what she describes as totally unacceptable not to have 24-hour inspections at Rosslare Europort, saying “the decision to have two eight-hour shifts will cause complete mayhem.” “This will cause unacceptable delays and clearly shows that DAFM have no regardContinue reading “24-hour cover needed to avoid mayhem at Rosslare Europort”