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Several ferry crossings and flights have been cancelled as Storm Eunice tracks across Ireland.

Gusts of more than 130km/h have been reported in some areas, and thousands of homes and businesses have been left without power.

(For more on coverage of flights see also the RTE News report)

A number of ferry sailings to the UK, France and Spain from Rosslare have also been cancelled. All intending ferry and air passengers are advised to check what is going ahead with whoever they are booked with.

ESB Networks has said that 80,000 customers are now without power nationally.

In addition to read more on the weather situation nationwide click here

Published in Ferry

Dublin Bay Old Gaffers

The Dublin Bay Old Gaffers Association aims to promotes interest in traditional gaff rig and seamanship, to offer help, advice and comradeship to members and to organise races and rallies for members in the Dublin Bay Area. 

The Dublin Bay Old Gaffers normally organise a regatta, two rallies and four races during the summer season and a varied, interesting and well-supported series of talks during the winter (proceeds raised are donated to the RNLI). 

Many Dublin Bay members also travel to regattas and rallies organised by other Irish Sea OGA areas. 

While the Dublin Bay Old Gaffers activities are focused on  Dublin Bay, they also have a cluster of members in the Cork area and have members from all over Ireland and some in Britain too.

The Association is working up lans to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2023.  In 2013 a fleet of boats set off around the UK and Ireland to celebrate OGA50.