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Although Galway is designated as a regional or third tier port, Ms Hughes told the hearing that the tonnage predictions for its proposed expansion were akin to those of an existing “Tier 2 ...

Ireland's successful bid to host the prestigious international Volvo round-the-world yacht race took another step forward last night when Galway was conferred with official host port status for ...

A frequent stop during British Isles and Northern European sailings, Dublin, one of Europe’s most popular capitals, makes cruise passengers think they too have “the luck of the Irish&#8… ...

The cruise industry is worth €50 million to Irish tourism but an announcement by Dublin Port that it will reduce the number of passenger ships coming into the capital from 2021 has been met with ...

The Government of Ireland's Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar, informs that the Cabinet has approved the draft General Scheme of a new Bill with important implications for ...