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Stena Line withdrawing Rosslare to Cherbourg service

Stena Line is withdrawing its three-day Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry service from the end of September.

Fourteen people were discovered in a refrigerated trailer on a lorry which arrived at Rosslare Europort on Monday morning (File image)

Human trafficking probe after migrants found in trailer

An investigation into human trafficking is under way following the discovery of 14 people in a refrigerated container, which arrived on a ferry to Rosslare on Monday.

Ireland • 11 Jan 24

Around 1,000 people have turned out to protest plans for another centre for international protection applicants

Hundreds protest over international protection centre

Around 1,000 people have taken part in a protest in Co Wexford against government plans for another centre to accommodate around 400 international protection applicants at the former Great Southern Hotel in Rosslare.

Ireland • 19 Nov 23

The project includes 28 new buildings at Rosslare

Building work starts at Rosslare for post-Brexit checks

Work has started on new infrastructure at Rosslare port to handle post-Brexit checks on goods coming into the country from outside the EU.

Brexit • 12 Oct 23

Rosslare port now has 58 weekly services to and from the UK

Freight volumes through Rosslare up 53% in two years

The volume of freight passing through Rosslare Europort has grown by 53% over the past two years.

Business • 08 Feb 23

Hauliers have been opting for direct services to EU via France rather than using the UK landbridge

Rosslare sees 45% rise in freight traffic

The General Manager at Rosslare Europort has said it has been is experiencing "unprecedented" demand for direct sail services to the continent.

Ireland • 11 Feb 21

The illegally caught lobsters were seized in Rosslare

Consumers warned not to shell out on illegal lobsters

People are being urged to check where they buy lobsters and crabs, after 700 illegally caught lobsters were seized in Rosslare yesterday.

Ireland • 23 Jul 20

Irish Ferries, Stena and Brittany Ferries to get funds to ensure 5 routes from Dublin and Rosslare stay open

Ferry routes from Dublin and Rosslare get support

The Government is setting aside €15m to ensure the continued operation of five ferry routes from Dublin and Rosslare for a minimum of three months.

Business • 07 Apr 20

The 15 men were found in a lorry en route to Rosslare

People can leave State accommodation at any time - Dept

The Department of Justice has said it cannot comment on reports that some of the 15 men who were found earlier this week in the back of a lorry on a boat travelling from France to Rosslare have left the direct provision system.

Ireland • 24 Nov 19

Gardaí have said that an Irish-based company owns the articulated lorry in which the men were found

Security must be tightened at Irish ports - Flanagan

The Minister for Justice has said it is important that security is tightened at all ports in Ireland in light of yesterday's discovery of 16 people in a container on board a ferry bound for Rosslare.

Ireland • 22 Nov 19

The people arrived at Rosslare Europort (Pic: Google Maps)

Eight people found in container at Rosslare

Eight people have been found in a container which arrived on a ferry into Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford.

Ireland • 21 Jul 17

Gardaí said the refugees are being processed by immigration

Refugees are discovered at Rosslare Port

A number of refugees have been discovered at Rosslare Port in Co Wexford.

News • 01 Mar 16

A DART struck boulders outside Bray station in Co Wicklow

Vandals caused DART derailment - Iarnród Éireann

Iarnród Éireann has said vandals caused a rockfall that led to a train derailing near Bray station in Co Wicklow last night.

News • 09 Jul 14

Irish Ferries to start new Dublin-Cherbourg route

A new direct passenger car ferry service linking Dublin with the French port of Cherbourg is being introduced by Irish Ferries.

Business • 27 Nov 13

The Stena Europe struck the Oscar Wilde in port

Ferry services resume after Rosslare incident

Stena Line sailings between Rosslare and Fishguard are going ahead today following an incident involving two ferries at Rosslare Europort yesterday evening.

News • 27 Oct 12

Drugs seized at Rosslare Europort

Cannabis resin worth an estimated €319,000 have been seized at Rosslare today.

News • 05 Jun 12

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