Ferries Warned They Could Be Turned Away from Rosslare Europort

11th April 2026

Jehan Ashmore

Ferries could be prevented from berthing at Rosslare Europort should the impact on truck capacity from the fuel protest escalate. Credit: Jehan Ashmore

The operator of Rosslare Europort, Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann), has warned that ferries could soon be turned away from the port in Co. Wexford due to capacity issues.

The announcement comes as hauliers engaged in fuel protests have set up a blockade at the nearby village of Kilrane, which is about 1.6km to the west of the ferryport.

Irish Rail said it could soon have to turn ships back from entering the port and instead wait at anchorage offshore or advise vessels to seek an alternative port.

According to a spokesperson for the port authority, the situation could escalate late tomorrow night or early Monday morning.

RTE News continues with the story as part of its rolling coverage.

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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