#CancelledSailings – Only days into the New Year sees the return of bad weather as storm force winds and gales batter the coast, forcing fast-ferry operated sailings to be cancelled today. 

On the Dublin Port-Holyhead route, Irish Ferries fast-ferry Jonathan Swift sailings have been cancelled and on the Dun Laoghaire-Holyhead Stena Line's fast-craft HSS Stena Explorer sailings have also been cancelled.

Passengers booked on both of the company's fast-ferry operated sailings will be accommodated on alternative cruiseferry sailings that also operate between Dublin Port and Holyhead.

Those intending to travel on P&O Ferries routes, are asked to contact the operator's Travel Information and Weatherline service on +44 (0)845 832 8888.

To confirm the latest sailing updates it is advisable to visit the following ferry operator websites: Irish Ferries Stena Line  in addition to updates available from the AA's ferrywatch page.