Some 5,000 ferry passengers are facing disruption over the next two weekends following confirmation that several Brittany Ferries’ sailings from Cork and the UK to France and Spain have been cancelled over the next two weekends.

Brittany Ferries is trying to help people who booked with Irish Ferries WB Yeats, but may not be able to accommodate many because they are nearly full for July and August.

Cork will host the first-ever forum to discuss opportunities to develop business in the maritime sector.