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”
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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”
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”
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