"Cautious Optimism" For Partial Reopening Of Holyhead In Mid January

Tuesday, 31 December 2024 11:10

By Hannah Kelly

Junior Transport Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless, says it's a good development

There's cautious optimism following reports Holyhead Port will partially reopen on January 16th.

Stena Line says it plans to re-open the Terminal 5 berth - which has been closed over Christmas because of damage caused by Storm Darragh.

Junior Transport Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless, says it's a good development, but it's still subject to weather conditions:

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