Irish Ferries has cancelled all further sailings to and from Dublin and Holyhead today (Friday 7 December) on the foot of a Status Orange gale warning for Irish coastal waters and the Irish Sea.

The warning from Met Éireann issued at 6am forecast westerly winds reaching gale Force 8 to strong gale 9, with winds reaching storm Force 10 for a time this morning on coasts from Rossan Point to Fair Head.

All scheduled Irish Ferries crossings from Dublin to Holyhead have been cancelled till at least 8am tomorrow (Saturday 8 December), while the next crossing from Holyhead is currently the 2.10pm sailing tomorrow afternoon.

However, with adverse weather expected to continue over the weekend, Irish Ferries advises all passengers to check the latest sailing updates for their travel status before they leave for the terminal.

Some passengers meant to be travelling from Dublin to Holyhead this afternoon on the 2.30pm may be accommodated on Stena Lines’ sailing from Terminal 2 at 2.50pm. If this option is not suitable, contact Irish Ferries at Dublin Port on 01 607 5519 or the Contact Centre on 0818 300 400.