dún laoghaire harbour company

Winter 2008

Stena Line reduces sailings

In November, Stena Line reduced its sailings between the Harbour and Holyhead from two crossings a day to one. The schedule will revert to two sailings per day for the Christmas and New Year period. Stena Line's Route Director, Vic Goodwin, said the reduction was due to high fuel prices and the economic downturn. Passenger numbers on the Dun Laoghaire-Holyhead route fell by 11% in the first nine months of 2008 compared to 2007. He said that while the HSS Stena Explorer is extremely popular with customers, operating costs remain very high.

The Harbour Company is actively negotiating with Stena Line about getting a long-term commitment to operate in Dun Laoghaire beyond the current contract which runs to 2011. Chief Executive, Michael Hanahoe, has said the Harbour Company wants to work with Stena Line to make the route profitable for both parties.

2009 calendar now on sale

The Harbour Company's calendar has always been a collector's item of unusual photographs of the Harbour. This year is no exception as the calendar features a series of specially commissioned pictures by photographer Bex Shelford on the theme of Harbour structures.

The calendar is a perfect Christmas present for someone close to, or far away from Dun Laoghaire. It is available for €16 (incl. p&p) through the website at www.dlharbour.ie or by calling (01) 2801018 during office hours.