Road hauliers are expressing serious concerns about the closure of Holyhead Port, predicting that many haulage companies could go out of business by the end of next month. Approximately €2 billion worth of goods are currently stranded on both sides of the Irish Sea due to the port closure, which resulted from damage caused by Storm Darragh. There are significant …
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Ferry Lines Seek Alternative Ports as Holyhead Reopening Hopes Dim Before Christmas
Ferry operators are urgently seeking alternative routes across the Irish Sea as the reopening of Holyhead Port before Christmas seems increasingly unlikely. The port has been closed due to damage sustained during Storm Darragh earlier this month. Irish Ferries has announced that it is actively engaging with other UK ports to accommodate its vessels, aiming to alleviate pressure on both …
Read More »Storm Darragh Hits Ireland: 400,000 Lose Power, Trains Cancelled
Storm Darragh caused extensive damage overnight, leaving nearly 400,000 homes and businesses without electricity. This morning, large areas of Kerry, Cork, Mayo, and Galway remain without power after the storm brought winds up to 148 km/h at Mace Head, along with violent rain. Overnight, seven counties, including Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Mayo, Wicklow, Clare, and Leitrim, were under red warnings, which …
Read More »Status Red Wind Warning Now Covers Seven Counties
A Status Red wind warning has been issued for several counties, including Mayo, Clare, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, and Wicklow, as Storm Darragh approaches. The warning will be active in Mayo from 9 PM tonight until 3 AM tomorrow, in Clare and Galway from 9 PM to 2 AM, and in Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo from 10 PM until 3 …
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