Harris and Welsh first minister discuss progress at Holyhead port
Irish and Welsh leaders pledged to review progress again in January, with no reopening expected before at least the middle of the month
Holyhead Port
When Claire Byrne confronts Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary on RTÉ, the atmosphere is seriously tetchy
Radio 1 host clashes with airline boss over high airfares, while Ray D’Arcy captures a frazzled festive atmosphere
Holyhead closure can’t stop exiled Irish - and their dogs - making it home for Christmas
Travellers forced to take time-consuming circuitous route to hook up with their families for the festive season
Passengers struggle trying to arrange alternative ferry crossings back to Ireland following Holyhead closure
About 100,000 people will need to make alternative arrangements over Christmas with Holyhead Port remaining closed following storm damage
Holyhead port closure: Thousands face anxious wait over crossings to Ireland in the run-up to Christmas
Major food retailers confident closure ‘will have very limited impact on customers, now that contingency plans are in place’
Truckers warn they face rising costs
Haulage sector group demands Government stalls toll road and safety charges
Holyhead Port will remain closed over Christmas with ferries cancelled, operators confirm
Around 100,000 people will need to make alternative arrangements over festive period
‘Highly unlikely’ Holyhead Port will reopen as peak Christmas travel period approaches
Still unclear when ferries will resume sailings between Dublin and Holyhead as freight companies suffer extra costs and ferry services establish alternative routes
Hauliers now facing major delays and backlogs at other Irish Sea ports in UK
Knock on effect as hauliers face queues at Pembroke, Fishguard, Liverpool and Cairnryan
Holyhead Q&A: What is the situation with ferry crossings and when can we expect a reopening?
As concerns rise over the likelihood of the Welsh port not reopening before Christmas, what are the situations and options facing intending passengers?
Holyhead Port: Ferry travel remains at risk of disruption as postal delays are largely cleared
Irish and Welsh ministers meet over response to port’s closure due to storm damage
Minister hoping for best but planning for worst over Holyhead port damage
The port, through which much Irish-bound freight passes, was put out of action during Storm Darragh
Holyhead Port closure: Christmas parcels destined for Ireland stuck in Britain due to storm damage
Holyhead Port was badly damaged during Storm Darragh last weekend, leading to some hauliers using other routes
Holyhead Port damage: Have your Christmas present parcels been delayed?
An Post says all the parcels stuck in Holyhead should be delivered by Christmas
Holyhead Port closure: Will it impact people coming home for Christmas?
An Post is confident it can handle the parcel backlog amid disruption from port closure
Holyhead Port closure hits imports to Ireland: ‘Everyone is running around like headless chickens’
Irish trucking business head says ‘we have never seen anything like what is going on this week’
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices