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#FerryNews - The fire broke out on the Irish Ferries 2.40am (yesterday, Monday) Holyhead to Dublin crossing and normal services have now resumed.

According to the Daily Post, the firm’s largest ferry Ulysses, which can carry up to 2,000 passengers, was close to docking at Dublin Port when the blaze was detected at 5.45am.

A spokesman for Irish Ferries said the fire started in a lorry cab, however the cause has not yet been established.

There were no reports of any injuries.

He said: “We can confirm there was a small fire on Ulysses this morning, on the 2.40am Holyhead to Dublin service.

“The fire was detected immediately and didn’t spread to any other vehicles.

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About IDRA 14s

The Irish Dinghy Racing Association One Design or IDRA14 class is known for its convivial class association and affordable racing and great team spirit.

 

The IDRA14 class is 75 years old in 2021 with some original boats still racing but also entirely up to date with fibreglass boats, trapezes and spinnakers.

 

The races in summer and winter from three Dublin sailing clubs.

 

There are currently IDRA 14’s racing in Clontarf (CYBC), Sutton (SDC) and Dun Laoghaire (DMYC and RStGYC).

 

Boats are available in fibreglass and timber from approximately €1,500 ready to sail.

 

The IDRA 14s are working on plans to celebrate their 75th Anniversary in 2021.

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