Cork/Swansea ferry service wound up, 78 jobs lost

The ferry link between Cork and Swansea is to end, with the loss of 78 jobs.

Cork/Swansea ferry service wound up, 78 jobs lost
Thu, 02 Feb, 2012 - 11:30

The Swansea-Cork ferry service is to close with the loss of 78 jobs.

It was suspended in November due to “rising fuel costs”, but backers hoped to resume services in March.

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