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2nd August 2017

Avast, Me Hearties! Phoenix To Take Pride Of Place At Pirate-Themed Rush Harbour Festival This August Bank Holiday

#TallShips - Phoenix, the tall ship owned by Cork man Shane McCarthy of marine film services firm Square Sail Ventures, will be the centrepiece of the Rush Harbour Festival this coming August Bank Holiday weekend.

The 34m-tall, two-masted brig will sail into Rush on Friday afternoon (4 August) amid a hail of cannon fire that will mark the start of the maritime festival's parade at 4pm.

Throughout the weekend, Phoenix will be unmissable as the backdrop to the pirate-themed festivities in the North Co Dublin harbour.

And the tall ship will be available to view all weekend thanks to Performance Marine and the Fingal Adventure Centre.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was on board Phoenix during the recent SeaFest in Galway as he signalled the Government’s support for a new all-Ireland sail training ship.

Alongside the Atlantic Youth Trust’s longtime lobbying efforts, Square Sail is positioning Phoenix as “ideally suited for sail training duties” due to her transatlantic experience and appearances in various film and TV productions.

Phoenix’s crew recently called in to old friends at the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School as it berthed in Dun Laoghaire Harbour for maintenance work on its bottom timbers.

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About Foyle Port

Foyle Port, located in the North West region of Northern Ireland, is estimated to handle around 2 million tonnes of cargo per year, with a trade value of approximately £1 billion. The port plays a crucial role in facilitating the import of essential agri-products, supporting around 20,000 farms in the region, as well as various local business sectors such as fuel/oil and construction industries. The organisation supports an estimated 1000 direct and indirect jobs.

Originally located in the bustling heart of Derry City, the Commissioners relocated the port to its current deep-water location at Lisahally in 1993. The terminal boasts an impressive 440 metres of quay and can accommodate large vessels of up to 62,000 DWT. Foyle Port is primarily a bulk port and a significant importer of essential commodities such as oil, coal, animal feed, fertiliser, and plywood, all of which are vital for the North West rural region.

Since 2003, the organisation has experienced significant growth, doubling both turnover and profit and attracting approximately £100 million of inward investment to the region. This investment has supported projects, including a fertiliser plant, an oil tank farm, and a biomass power station.

Established by Act of Parliament in 1854, the Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners is an independent statutory authority with a duty to develop, maintain and operate to the highest standards of efficiency, financial prudence, environmental awareness, safety, and security. The Port is independent of the Government and is self-financing. All financial surpluses are reinvested in the business for the benefit of future generations of stakeholders.