Fisherman blockade disrupts Rosslare ferries

MORE than 1,000 ferry passengers had to be diverted to Dublin yesterday after a blockade of Rosslare and Waterford harbours by fishermen protesting Government-imposed fishing restrictions.

The protest resulted in the cancellation of three ferries heading out of Rosslare, with ferry companies Stena Line and Irish Ferries forced to make alternative arrangements.

Ferries returning to Rosslare were also affected.