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Making waves: The rise of cruise tourism across Ireland

Ireland's wealth has always been tied up in the sea. From Roman coins brought here by traders from Britain, to the Vikings who sailed up Irish rivers and began to mint the first silver pennies, to the undersea cables which pour data in and out of the country today.
Business • 24 Mar

Port of Waterford welcomes return of Cruise ships

Port of Waterford has reported operating profits of €1.1 million for 2021, up from €700,000 the previous year.
Business • 29 Jul 22

New freight rail service between Waterford and Ballina

A new rail freight service offering industry a "green" option for transporting goods between the southeast and the west of the country is being launched today at Port of Waterford.
Munster • 29 Sep 21

Port of Waterford reports drop in operating profits

Port of Waterford is reporting operating profits for 2020 of €0.7 million, down from the €1.2 million recorded in 2019 during a period of trading set against the pandemic.
Business • 03 Aug 21

Waterford port freight train contract ceases

The Port of Waterford has confirmed that the contract held by DFDS with Irish Rail to operate a freight train between Belview Port and Ballina, Co Mayo ceases tomorrow.
Munster • 28 May 18

Port of Waterford's half year turnover up 20%

New figures from the Port of Waterford show there has been almost a 20% increase in ship movements at its facility in Bellview.
Business • 15 Sep 17

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