It has been announced that Holyhead port would not reopen for ferry operations until at least January 15, 2025, reports The Mirror.
Following Storm Darragh, it was reported that the Port of Holyhead, which is controlled by the ferry operator Stena Line, would be closed until December 20. All services would be suspended until then due to storm damage, raising concerns about a Christmas delivery delay.
It has now been confirmed that the port would stay closed until at least January 15. Stena Line has stated that they are actively trying to provide its passengers alternate travel options during the hectic holiday season.
Customers of Stena Line are now being informed, and impacted travellers are encouraged to change their reservations online for free or by Contact Centre on 01 907 5555, reports The Mirror.
From Dublin, Stena Line offers passenger and freight sailings to the ports of Birkenhead and Fishguard. Additionally, to help maintain commercial flows, a new goods route has been established from Dublin to Heysham.
Additionally, the Belfast–Cairnryan line now offers more sailings this weekend, according to the firm. There is currently limited availability on the routes from Rosslare to Fishguard and Belfast to Liverpool.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the ferry service said: “Stena Line would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused and assure customers that the company is doing everything in its power to mitigate the effects of the closure on passenger and freight traffic,” reports The Mirror.
A spokesperson for the Department of Transport told the Irish Mirror: “We have received an update this afternoon from Stena that the Port of Holyhead will not reopen until 15 January at the earliest following the damage sustained during Storm Darragh. This was not the news any of us wanted to hear. However, it provides clarity so that contingencies can be put in place. We were already working in partnership on contingency plans should we be in this position and we are pressing ahead with those at pace now. Where there is spare capacity in other ferry ports, these will be used as Stena has outlined. The ferry companies have redeployed their vessels to other ports and will help passengers booked on Holyhead crossings,” reports The Mirror.
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