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#MysteryDiscount – With the holiday season underway, P&O Ferries, has launched a surprise discount giveaway for all passengers travelling between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Passengers can book their travel for 2014 on the Larne-Cairnryan/Troon routes and will receive a discount of up to 25%. To avail of offer, bookings must be made by 7 January 2014.

Neal Mernock, Sector Director - Irish Sea, P&O Ferries said: "As operators of the shortest, fastest crossings between Northern Ireland and Scotland we are delighted to be offering these fantastic discounts which will allow even more people to get away throughout 2014. Join us on board throughout the year for a comfortable and relaxing journey and hassle free travel."      

All ferries boast Club Lounge offering complimentary newspapers, magazines and refreshments. In addition sockets for passengers to use their laptops, tablets and mobile phones. Club Lounge tickets booked in advance cost £12 per person while tickets purchased on board cost £14 per person.

P&O Ferries will be highlighting the Christmas mystery giveaway through direct mail, website and through social media. Travel must take place between 1January and 31 December 2014 with the offer open to everyone with the exception of foot passengers, bicycles, motorhomes and caravans.

For full detail and conditions see details from www.poferries.com

 

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Robert Dickson & Sean Waddilove, Tokyo Olympic 49er Sailors 

Dublin dinghy sailors Robert Dickson of Howth Yacht Club and Sean Waddilove of Skerries Sailing Club achieved their goal of representing Ireland in the 49er class, almost six years to the day after first setting foot in a 49er skiff at their home club of Howth Yacht Club in County Dublin in 2015.

The voyage was a magnificent one becoming U23 World champions in 2018 before out sailing rivals double Olympian Ryan Seaton and Seafra Guilfoyle in some style for selection in Lanzarote in March 2021 to win the last European Olympic place for Tokyo.

Follow their progress here.