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Introduction
Ferry services between Ireland and Wales have been significantly disrupted due to damage sustained at Holyhead Port during Storm Darragh. Both Irish Ferries and Stena Line have canceled sailings, leaving passengers with limited travel options.
Details of the Incident
Storm Darragh caused widespread damage and power outages across Ireland, with particularly severe impact on Holyhead Port. This damage has rendered the port temporarily unusable for ferry operations.
Irish Ferries has canceled multiple sailings of its MS Ulysses and James Joyce ferries, offering the Rosslare-Pembroke service as an alternative. Stena Line has also canceled its four scheduled sailings due to “technical reasons” linked to the storm damage.
Operational Context
The storm brought extreme winds to Ireland, with gusts exceeding 140 km/h in some areas. Widespread power outages persist, affecting tens of thousands of homes and businesses. Efforts to restore both ferry services and power are ongoing as weather conditions improve.