The Irish Times

Irish aid arrives by bus in Poland: ‘The generosity of people has been unreal’

Tour busses take aid of all kinds across continent before bring Ukrainian refugees back

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 19:00

Brittany Ferries reports surge in bookings to Ireland

Figures suggest State is set for tourism bounce next summer from Spain and France

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 13:22

Port of Cork reports better-than-expected 2020 performance

Two new shipping routes contribute to strong traffic volumes

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 19:51

‘There is no room for error’: Six months after Brexit, companies are still adjusting

Limited direct EU ferry sailings and higher costs push exporters through Britain again

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 01:00

Man jailed for five years after €600,000 worth of cannabis found in van

Polish man was to be paid €2,500 to smuggle the drugs into Ireland on ferry from France

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 17:31

Brittany Ferries plots recovery after ‘dreadful’ year

Ferry operator saw big slump in passenger numbers on routes from Cork and Rosslare

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 13:00

Man (22) remanded over €1.8 million drugs seizure in Cork

Customs officers found 90kg of cannabis herb at Port of Cork terminal at Ringaskiddy

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 16:22

Cannabis worth €1.8m found in van leaving ferry at Ringaskiddy

Gardaí arrest man (22) after they stopped and searched vehicle at Port of Cork terminal

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 19:20

Fourth ferry added to Rosslare-Dunkirk direct service

Additional sailings will coincide with phasing in of UK government’s import controls

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 10:03

Brittany Ferries continues suspension of Cork passenger services

Ferry company hopes to restart services to France in May

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 18:54

Brittany Ferries unveil new post-Brexit direct ferries to mainland EU

Three new ferry routes with France launched to meet business demand to avoid Britain

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 11:16

Brexit delivers record freight for Rosslare on ferries to mainland EU

Southeast port boosted by fivefold increase in freight in January on continental sailings

Sun Jan 31 2021 - 13:56

Ferry firms offer new Ireland to France sailings due to Brexit delays

Stena Line offers new weekend service, Brittany Ferries sailing will operate on Monday

Sat Jan 16 2021 - 16:14

Stena moves larger ship to French route as more firms seek to avoid Brexit checks

Ferries put on more capacity on direct routes as businesses look to avoid border controls

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 20:50

Post-Brexit demand for direct ferries causes capacity problems

New ferry service ‘bumping’ lorries for vital imports of medicines and medical supplies

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 01:44

Surge in freight traffic on direct ferry routes to Europe

Businesses switch from UK landbridge to avoid post-Brexit border controls

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 05:06

Take direct ferries to Europe ‘for forseeable future’ to avoid UK – Coveney

Minister warns of weeks of delays as Covid-19 and Brexit disrupt British roads and ports

Wed Dec 23 2020 - 01:01

Public should not panic about shortages due to freight delays, says Ryan

France and UK reach agreement to reopen English Channel to lorry freight

Tue Dec 22 2020 - 20:46

Brittany Ferries asked if it can repatriate Irish lorry drivers

Hauliers say French travel ban exposes lack of capacity on direct ferries to mainland EU

Tue Dec 22 2020 - 01:00

Hauliers fear full direct ferries to EU if Brexit checks block UK routes

Brittany Ferries says Government could prioritise transport of essential supplies

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 17:30

Stena doubling Rosslare-Cherbourg sailings due to post-Brexit demand

Second ferry added to direct service to France amid concerns over delays on UK landbridge

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 15:50

Subscribers cry foul over GAA live match service

Readers’ Queries: With Gaelic games called off this year, GAAGO has offered extensions

Mon Aug 10 2020 - 00:00

Brittany Ferries to offer more services from Rosslare and Cork next year

New Rosslare to Cherbourg route and third Cork to Roscoff service announced

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 12:57

Rosslare Europort in line for €30m upgrade from Irish Rail

Development will seek to facilitate ‘major growth’ and get the facility Brexit-ready

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 11:11

Irish Ferries owner abandons €17m dividend plan amid Covid-19

Irish Continental Group has seen passenger numbers fall 60% but freight volumes robust

Wed Jul 01 2020 - 07:57

ICG boss says ferries subsidy ‘wasting taxpayers’ money’

Last government committed at start of April to provide up to €15m of PSO subventions

Wed Jul 01 2020 - 05:15

Customers claim Brittany Ferries is deducting payments for ‘impossible’ sailings

Company denies policy amounts to ‘pay balance or lose deposit’ for cancelled crossings

Thu May 07 2020 - 12:05

Covid-19: Brittany Ferries urged to reverse decision to stop serving hot meals

TD Verona Murphy says truck drives should be treated the same as doctors and nurses

Fri Apr 24 2020 - 17:03

Government announces funding for ferry routes threatened by Covid-19

Up to €15m to be provided to ferry operators on routes to Wales, France and Spain

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 21:09

Coronavirus: P&O Ferries to provide single cabins for haulage drivers

Haulage Association calls for other ferry operators to follow suit

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 12:31

Coronavirus: Hauliers demand end to shared ferry cabins to safeguard supply

Lorry drivers urge Government to prioritise driver safety on ferries transporting goods

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 02:05

Brittany Ferries ends Cork-Santander route

Company will soon begin new service between Rosslare and Bilbao in northern Spain

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 18:58

A Dublin staycation, a homestead for the whole family, and a bargain ferry holiday

Travel deals: Plan an escape with these holiday ideas in Ireland and abroad

Sun Aug 25 2019 - 01:00

Brittany Ferries cancel Irish sailings as over 6,000 customers face disruptions

‘It’s a frustrating situation’ - company chief says as ship is expected to take weeks to repair

Wed May 29 2019 - 15:23