Hopes final sea trials will see LÉ James Joyce delivered to navy

A €50m new ship undergoing final sea trials, the LÉ James Joyce, could be delivered to the Naval Service within days.

Hopes final sea trials will see LÉ James Joyce delivered to navy
Wed, 01 Jul, 2015 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan

Meanwhile, the Maltese flag is now flying on the former LÉ Aoife after it was given to the Mediterranean island by Minister for Defence Simon Coveney.

The LÉ James Joyce was supposed to be delivered several weeks ago to replace the 35-year-old LÉ Aoife.

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