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#FerryFortnight – National Ferry Fortnight, the annual campaign to promote ferry travel, gets under way today and runs to 29 March.

During the campaign there are special offers from twelve ferry operator members of National Ferry Fortnight. Almost half of them operate services on the Irish Sea, they are: Irish Ferries, Isle of Man Steam Packet Co, P&O Ferries and Stena Line. As well to Ireland-France services also operated by Irish Ferries.

So this is the best time to book a special offer to take the family on a ferry break. All the offers are available from the other ferry members operators that serve in the English Channel (including the Isle of Wight and Channel Islands), the North Sea, and Scottish Isles.

The operators are Brittany Ferries (also to Spain), Condor Ferries, CalMac, DFDS Seaways, Myferrylink, NorthLink Ferries, Red Funnel, and Wightlink.

To celebrate this year's National Ferry Fortnight there are special deals available, but hurry, as they have to be booked before 29 March and are subject to availability. For more visit: www.discoverferries.com.

Published in Ferry

About the Loughs Agency

The Loughs Agency is a governmental body established under the 1998 Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland. The Agency's goal is to provide sustainable social, economic, and environmental benefits by effectively conserving, managing, promoting, and developing the fisheries and marine resources of the Foyle and Carlingford areas.

The Agency's governing legislation confers several specific functions, including the promotion of development of Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough for commercial and recreational purposes in respect of marine, fishery, and aquaculture matters. Moreover, the Agency is responsible for managing, conserving, protecting, improving, and developing the inland fisheries of the Foyle and Carlingford areas. Additionally, the Agency has the task of developing and licensing aquaculture, as well as the development of marine tourism.

The Loughs Agency reports to the North South Ministerial Council and its government Sponsor Departments, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland, and the Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications (DECC) in Ireland. The Departments fund the Agency on an equal basis.

The Loughs Agency's focus on sustainable development is expected to have a positive impact on the economy, environment, and local communities in the Foyle and Carlingford areas. The Agency's efforts to conserve and enhance the region's marine resources, including fisheries and aquaculture, are expected to benefit local communities, promote tourism, and contribute to economic growth.

In conclusion, the Loughs Agency plays a vital role in promoting the sustainable social, economic, and environmental development of the Foyle and Carlingford areas. Its work on marine conservation and development is crucial in ensuring the long-term viability of the region's natural resources and in promoting sustainable economic growth.