Storm damaged port partially re-opens - as government looks to secure future
Storm damaged port partially re-opens - as government looks to secure future
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A key port connecting Wales and Ireland has partially re-opened a month after it was closed due to storm damage. Holyhead port off the coast of Anglesey in North Wales was closed after one of its ferry berths suffered damage during Storm Darragh on 6 and 7 December.
Part of the structure of the terminal collapsed during the storm, which brought winds of up to 78mph to Anglesey. It prompted discussions between the Welsh and Irish governments and contingency plans were put in place, including additional services at ports such as Fishguard in Pembrokeshire.
What impact did the closure have?. It meant thousands of people who were travelling over Christmas had to make alternative plans, and it also impacted deliveries in the run-up to the festive period. Exporters said they faced "significant challenges", with Ger Hyland, president of the Irish Road Haulage Association, telling Sky News its members were "down about 60%" on their normal capacity.
Holyhead: Storm-damaged port to remain closed until next year. Holyhead: Closure of storm-damaged port causing 'significant challenges' for freight, shoppers in Ireland warned. 'Britain's oldest nurse', 84, wins care award. Holyhead saw 1.6 million passengers travel between Wales and the Republic of Ireland in 2023 and 4.8 million tonnes of freight were handled at the port.
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