Shock as ferry route to France cancelled

Politicians have described as “bewildering” and “inexplicable” the decision by Irish Ferries to pull the plug on its service between Rosslare and France, the shortest sea route to continental Europe for passengers and goods.

The company, a subsidiary of Irish Continental Group, said in a statement it was “unlikely that it will operate a service between Rosslare and France in 2019”. The ferry had operated between Rosslare/Cherbourg and Rosslare/Roscoff.