Irish Ferries amend schedule to facilitate soccer fans

Irish Ferries have amended their published sailing schedule in order to satisfy demand from thousands of Irish soccer supporters planning to attend Ireland's World Cup qualifying game against France which takes place in Paris on Saturday, October 9 next.

New arrangements provide for departures from Rosslare on Tuesday, October 5 and Thursday, October 7 with return sailings from Cherbourg to Rosslare on Sunday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 12.

For the game, the company is offering a special 5-day return fare of €229 for a car and up to 4 adults which provides up to two nights in France. A similar 9-day return fare with up to six nights in France is available for €349 for the same group of car plus 4 adults.