Irish Ferries News
In the search for a missing Irish Ferries crew member a body of a man has been discovered. North Wales Police have confirmed that the discovery was made on the shore near Ynys Y Fydlyn in Anglesey on Wednesday morning.…
On the Irish Sea a major air and sea search for a missing ferry crew member who disappeared during a voyage has been called off. Aircraft and boats, reports NorthWalesLive, have been involved in a major overnight operation to try…
Irish Ferries Isle of Inishmore Locates Kinsale Orkney Longliner Adrift 150-Miles from Home
30th August 2020 Irish Ferries
The Irish Ferries Isle of Inishmore cross channel ferry spotted a 20-foot Kinsale-based fishing boat capsized off the coast of Wales this afternoon. The ferry, under the command of well-known Irish yachtsman and tall ship skipper Captain Gerry Burns, was…
Operator Irish Ferries Unveils Safer Way to Get Away for Holidaymakers to Travel Comfortably When It's Time
19th June 2020 Irish Ferries
Ferry Travel: The prospect of a 2020 holiday abroad seemed all but lost a few weeks ago, but as thoughts turn to the reopening of our country and European destinations begin to lift restrictions, Irish Ferries is delighted to announce…
UK May ‘Retaliate’ Over 14-Day Quarantine, Warns Owners of Irish Ferries
12th June 2020 Irish Ferries
Passengers coming from Britain to the Republic and subjected to a two-week quarantine, at a time when Boris Johnson’s government has exempted Irish citizens from its own restrictions, puts the entire Common Travel Area at risk post-Brexit, according to the…
Ferries Face 'Mandatory' Masks on Stena Ships Whereas Already 'Advisable' on Irish Ferries
11th June 2020 Irish Ferries
Operator Stena Line from next week will introduce the mandatory wearing of face coverings for passengers as distinct to Irish Ferries last month's advisory to don such health related attire, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Covid-19 related measures are intended to…
Traffic Numbers for Irish Ferries’ Passengers Slump 60% due to Covid-19 Restrictions
11th June 2020 Irish Ferries
Ferry operator, Irish Continental Group (ICG) has said its division, Irish Ferries experience passenger numbers slump by 60 per cent so far this year due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. The company, according to The Irish Times, also said in a…
Irish Ferries W.B. Yeats Resumes Its 'Seasonal' French Route Role Albeit With the Caveat of Covid-19
10th June 2020 Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries W.B. Yeats which has been delayed in resuming Ireland-France 'cruiseferry' sailings by almost three months due to Covid19, has finally begun its 'seasonal' service role, writes Jehan Ashmore. Afloat tracked W.B. Yeats depart Dublin Port yesterday for the…