Passenger ferry stranded for three hours after accident

A PASSENGER ferry was left stranded on rocks for almost three hours after running aground just metres from Doolin Pier in Co Clare.

The incident occurred at around 11.30am as the MV Rose of Aran, operated by Aran Doolin Ferries, was arriving in Doolin to collect passengers travelling to the Aran Islands.

The ferry was approaching Doolin and was between Crab Island and the pier when it ran aground about 25 metres off shore. There was a crew of four on board. However, according to the company, there were no passengers on board at the time.