Ferry services

Victor · 19-12-2012 9:25am #1

I decided to make a list. Any others? Order is generally clockwise from Dublin.

Valetta · 19-12-2012 9:33am

Larne- Stranraar
Belfast-Stranraar
Belfast-Liverpool

I think they all start from mainland ports.

L1011 · 23-12-2012 11:58pm

Both Arranmore companies carry vehicles. Both have multiple vessels.

Arranmore Fast Ferry currently (I think) have the MV Renfew Rose, MV Yoker Swan (vehicle/foot) and the MV Girl Grey (foot only).

Arranmore Ferries have the MV Coll and MV Rhum (Vehicle/foot)

Alun · 24-12-2012 1:51pm

1 minor niggle, it's Le Havre, not Le Harve.

roundymac · 24-12-2012 3:08pm

It's Cape Clear, not Clear Island, great thread.:)

Victor · 25-12-2012 3:46pm

Alun wrote: »

1 minor niggle, it's Le Havre, not Le Harve.

Ooop's - a bit moot as it doesn't have any Irish services any more.

I have a further list of operators here: http://www.welfare.ie/EN/OperationalGuidelines/Pages/swi_freeschemes.aspx but I'm not sure how current it is.

Conway635 · 27-12-2012 1:33pm

Hi Victor,

I've nothing to contribute right now, but just wanted to say - great thread, and a huge amount of work.

Well done!

C635

Chris_5339762 · 27-12-2012 2:36pm

I thought Dalkey to Dublin had stopped?

LXFlyer · 27-12-2012 4:16pm

"Bachelors Quay" should read "Bachelor's Walk".

L1011 · 27-12-2012 4:51pm

Chris_5339762 wrote: »

I thought Dalkey to Dublin had stopped?

Its only Dalkey to Dalkey Island that Victor has listed?

rainbowdash · 27-12-2012 9:01pm

http://www.ballyvaughanbayhop.com/ - not running at the moment but a new commuter service is proposed for April 2013.

Also Scattery Island Ferry from Kilrush in the summer.

Also Liscannor to Aran Islands, under the cliffs of Moher, although I am not sure if this seasonal ferry operates in summer 2013.

Victor · 28-12-2012 7:37pm

Thanks for the input. I'm away at the moment, so It'll be a while before I update the list.

Victor · 03-01-2013 5:37am

Does anyone know what the relation ship is between the following?
* Doolin Ferries (Bill and Liam O'Brien)
* Doolin Ferry / O'Brien Line (Kevin O'Brien)
* O'Brien Shipping

roundymac wrote: »

It's Cape Clear, not Clear Island, great thread.:)

I've struck a balance with "Cape Clear Island".

Bards · 03-01-2013 7:49am

Passage East is in Waterford & Ballyhack is in Wexford not vice versa as listed

rainbowdash · 03-01-2013 10:11am

Victor wrote: »

Does anyone know what the relation ship is between the following?
* Doolin Ferries (Bill and Liam O'Brien)
* Doolin Ferry / O'Brien Line (Kevin O'Brien)
* O'Brien Shipping

I've struck a balance with "Cape Clear Island".

I believe the O'Briens in Doolin are brothers, there can be a lot of hassle over those ferries from time to time.

Anyway heres a few more for you.

Inisbiggle ferry, surely Irelands ugliest inhabited island, nothing but a blanket bog between achill island and the mainland.

Achill to Clare Island summer ferry

Liscannor RIB ferry to Aran islands http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=434646764399 high oil prices probably killed that one!

Gola Island summer ferry

Blasket islands summer ferries

There are also internal ferries between each of the Aran Islands

If you want really old routes live Liverpool-Dundalk and Waterford-Bristol then the link below might help.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_and_Irish_Steam_Packet_Company

Also Stena used go to Fleetwood from Larne until 2010.

L1011 · 03-01-2013 10:10pm

There was also Dublin-Mostyn if we really do want to catalogue gone routes.

Is Le Havre the only defunct route listed there Victor? There's Cork->a number of places also on the gone list...

HeidiHeidi · 03-01-2013 10:14pm

Your ??? re Meenlaragh-Tory ferry I think is justified - I'm 99% sure that it only goes from Magheraroarty and Bunbeg, don't think there's any docking facilities at Meenlaragh.

Victor · 04-01-2013 12:37am

A list of defunct routes wasn't the intention, but it might be useful for people asking why they can't find information on them.

rainbowdash wrote: »

There are also internal ferries between each of the Aran Islands

I get the impression all such services serve all three islands.

MYOB wrote: »

Is Le Havre the only defunct route listed there Victor? There's Cork->a number of places also on the gone list...

I've added a few.

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Your ??? re Meenlaragh-Tory ferry I think is justified - I'm 99% sure that it only goes from Magheraroarty and Bunbeg, don't think there's any docking facilities at Meenlaragh.

I think the confusion arises over the fact that Meenlaragh is the village associated with the pier at Magheraroarty.

rainbowdash · 04-01-2013 11:24am

In 1970 the Holyhead railway bridge was badly damaged by fire. the Ferry was diverted Dun Laoighire - Fleetwood for a couple of years.

tricky D · 04-01-2013 2:27pm

@Victor

1st entry's boat name is Pinalia. I'll ask around for the operator's surname.

I'm 99+% sure Magheraroarty is a duplicate of Meenlaragh, since Magheroarty is in Meenlaragh and Magheroarty pier is the only one for many miles.

HeidiHeidi · 04-01-2013 2:45pm

tricky D wrote: »

@Victor

1st entry's boat name is Pinalia. I'll ask around for the operator's surname.

I'm 99+% sure Magheraroarty is a duplicate of Meenlaragh, since Magheroarty is in Meenlaragh and Magheroarty pier is the only one for many miles.

+1, except that I would have said that Magheraroarty is a neigbouring village rather than part of/in Meenlaragh.

Are you sure that a ferry goes from Port na Blagh to Tory? In all my years going up there, I've never heard of it....

*heads off to google it*

tricky D · 04-01-2013 2:52pm

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

+1, except that I would have said that Magheraroarty is a neigbouring village rather than part of/in Meenlaragh.

Iirc Magheroarty is locally considered as in the parish of either Meenlaragh or it could be Meenaclady. I'll try to get in touch with my friends in Magheroarty to clarify even though it kind of moot.

The Idyl Race · 05-01-2013 9:12pm

http://www.portofmostyn.co.uk/

Mostyn is near Prestatyn in North Wales, not England..

purplepanda · 06-01-2013 12:47am

rainbowdash wrote: »

In 1970 the Holyhead railway bridge was badly damaged by fire. the Ferry was diverted Dun Laoighire - Fleetwood for a couple of years.

The London Holyhead -Dun Laoighaire ferry also changed to Heysham around the same time period :rolleyes:

From what I remember it was quite a rough sailing & took a few hours longer :eek:

On reflection maybe that was a car ferry though, such journeys merge into one after all these years? :pac:

Victor · 06-01-2013 7:55am

One thing I've discovered is that the Department of the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht owns some of the ferries and that the public service contracts are operate-only.

The Idyl Race wrote: »

http://www.portofmostyn.co.uk/

Mostyn is near Prestatyn in North Wales, not England..

Ooops, knowing it was near the border, but unsure of which side, I had actually checked, but copy and pasted from another line and forgot to change it.

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Are you sure that a ferry goes from Port na Blagh to Tory? In all my years going up there, I've never heard of it....

Some sources do refer to one. It may be an occasional service.

Luca Brasi · 06-01-2013 4:57pm

Valetta wrote: »

Larne- Stranraar
Belfast-Stranraar
Belfast-Liverpool

I think they all start from mainland ports.

"Mainland ports" Where exactly would they be now?

Victor · 06-01-2013 6:41pm

Luca Brasi wrote: »

"Mainland ports" Where exactly would they be now?

Not on small islands like the Aran Islands, Sherkin Island, Clare Island, etc. :rolleyes:

L1011 · 13-01-2013 6:52pm

The "used to operate" isn't entirely accurate for the Arranmore ferries

The MV Morvern, the MV Arrain Mhor (ex MV Kilbrannan, now MV Clew Bay Queen) and MV Misneach are former boards of Arranmore Ferries

The MV Morvern (same one), MV Bruerinish and MV Realt Na Maidne are former boats of Arranmore Fast Ferry

Notably, the Morvern/Kilbrannan/Bruernish/Coll/Rhum are the entire disposed of part of the Caledonian MacBrayne "Island Class". Bit confusing when near identical boats and in one case, the exact same boat turn up for different operators...

Irish Steve · 08-03-2013 12:25am

Minor update, but it's one of the more significant services, the Stena Nordica for some reason best known only to Stena (possibly the close timing with the HSS when it is running) does NOT carry foot passengers.

Applies to both directions, may also be down to the much smaller passenger capability, it's a lot smaller than the Adventurer.

Victor · 10-03-2013 7:09pm

Irish Steve wrote: »

Minor update, but it's one of the more significant services, the Stena Nordica for some reason best known only to Stena (possibly the close timing with the HSS when it is running) does NOT carry foot passengers.

Applies to both directions, may also be down to the much smaller passenger capability, it's a lot smaller than the Adventurer.

My list is per operator per route, not per ship. Anyway, ships get swapped around based on demand, maintenance, etc.

Victor · 10-03-2013 7:11pm

Mainland Port Location Island / Other Port Location Carries Foot Passengers Carries Vehicles Carries Non-vehicle Cargo DAHG Subsidised Service Vessel name(s) Operator (Principle) Notes Website
Omeath Louth Warrenpoint Down Yes - - - MV Seascapes Castle Cruises Ltd. (Brendan O'Neill) www.omeath.ie/?page_id=244
Omeath Louth Warrenpoint Down Yes - - - MV Seascapes Castle Cruises Ltd. (Brendan O'Neill) Circular route with two boarding points www.omeath.ie/?page_id=244
Howth Dublin Ireland's Eye Dublin Yes - - - Pinalia Ken Doyle www.howthboattrips.com
Howth Dublin Ireland's Eye Dublin Yes - - - MV Little Flower Island Ferries (Frank Doyle) www.islandferries.net
Dublin Port Dublin Douglas Isle of Man Yes Yes - - Manannan Isle of Man Steam Packet Company www.steam-packet.com/en/Timetables
Dublin Port Dublin Heysham England No Yes - - Arrow Seatruck Ferries Ltd. www.seatruckferries.com/ports/dublin#dublin-heysham
Dublin Port Dublin Liverpool England No Yes - - Seatruck Power, Seatruck Progress Seatruck Ferries Ltd. www.seatruckferries.com/ports/dublin#dublin-liverpool
Dublin Port Dublin Liverpool England No Yes - - Norbay, Norbank, European Endeavour P&O Ferries Holdings Limited www.poferries.com/tourist/content/pages/template/routes_dublin_-_liverpool_routes_-_Liverpool_to_Dublin.htm
Dublin Port Dublin Liverpool England - - - - The Lagan Viking Norse Merchant Ferries No longer running www.norsemerchant.com
Dublin Port Dublin Mostyn Wales - - - - N/A P&O Ferries Holdings Limited No longer running www.poferries.com
Dublin Port Dublin Holyhead Wales Yes Yes - - Stena Adventurer, Stena Nordica Stena Line www.stenaline.ie/ferry/routes/dublin-holyhead
Dublin Port Dublin Holyhead Wales Yes Yes - - MV Ulysses, Jonathan Swift Irish Ferries Ltd. www.irishferries.com/ie/routes-times-dublin-holyhead.asp
North Wall Quay Dublin Sir John Rogerson's Quay Dublin - - - - Liffey Flyer Sea-Cruise Connemara Limited No longer running www.liffeyferry.com
Convention Centre Dublin - - Yes - - - Brian Boru, James Joyce, Sea Safari II, Sea Safari IV, Sea Safari VI Sea Safari Tours Ltd. Circular route with only one boarding point www.seasafari.ie
Bachelors Walk Dublin - - Yes - - - Spirit of Docklands Liffey River Cruises Circular route with only one boarding point www.liffeyrivercruises.com
Grand Canal Dock Dublin - - Yes - - - Balder, Freya, Loki, Odin, Tyr, Thor, Valkyrie Viking Splash Tours Circular route www.vikingsplash.com
Grand Canal Dock Dublin Charlemont Place Dublin Yes - - - MV CADHLA City Canal Cruises Restaurant barge www.citycanalcruises.ie/departures-page.html
Grand Canal, Mespil Road Dublin - - Yes - - - MV Riasc La Peniche Restaurant barge www.lapeniche.ie/index.php
Tullamore Offaly - - Yes - - - Saoirse ar an Uisce Muiriosa Foundation Circular route? http://kildare.ie/community/easysiteswp/saoirse-ar-an-uisce/?page_id=12
Dún Laoghaire Dublin Holyhead Wales Yes Yes - - HSS Stena Explorer Stena Line www.stenaline.ie/ferry/routes/dun-laoghaire-holyhead
Dalkey Dublin Dalkey Island Dublin Yes - - - ??? ??? Occasional ferry and boat hire ???
Rosslare Harbour Wexford Fishguard Wales Yes Yes - - Stena Europe Stena Line www.stenaline.ie/ferry/routes/rosslare-fishguard
Rosslare Harbour Wexford Pembroke Wales Yes Yes - - Isle of Inishmore Irish Ferries Ltd. www.irishferries.com/gb/ferry-to-rosslare.asp
Rosslare Harbour Wexford Le Havre France - - - - N/A Irish Ferries Ltd. No longer running www.irishferries.com
Rosslare Harbour Wexford Cherbourg France Yes Yes - - Celtic Horizon Celtic Link Ferries www.celticlinkferries.com/schedules.asp
Rosslare Harbour Wexford Cherbourg France Yes Yes - - Oscar Wilde Irish Ferries Ltd. www.irishferries.com/gb/routes-times-rosslare-cherbourg.asp
Rosslare Harbour Wexford Roscoff France Yes Yes - - Oscar Wilde Irish Ferries Ltd. www.irishferries.com/gb/routes-times-rosslare-roscoff.asp
Ballyhack Wexford Passage East Waterford Yes Yes - - FBD Tintern Passage East Ferry Company Ltd. www.passageferry.ie
New Ross Wexford - - Yes - - - St. Ciaran (Ex-Wroxham Belle), St. Brendan (Ex-Cardinal Wolsley), Rocksand (Ex-Corsand) Dick Fletcher Restaurant barge www.rivercruises.ie/ecology/
Waterford Waterford - - Yes - - - Barracuda Suir River Cruises (Vincent Coffey) Circular route with only one boarding point www.suirrivercruises.com/scheduled-tours-packages
Ballinakill Waterford Little Island Waterford Yes Yes - - Loreley Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Course Private - Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Course www.waterfordcastle.com/location/ferry-schedule.asp
Cobh Cork Haulbowline Cork Yes - - - David F Department of Defence Private - Haulbowline Island users only .
Ballynoe Cork Glenbrook Cork Yes Yes - - Carrigaloe, Glenbrook (Ex-Lochlash) Cross River Ferries (Marine Transport Services Ltd.) www.scottcobh.ie/pages/ferry.html www.passagewestmonkstown.ie/cross-river-ferry.asp
Penrose Quay, Cork Cork Kennedy Pier, Cobh Cork Yes - - - Spirit of the Isles (ex-Ingot) Cork Harbour Cruises / Marine Transport Services Ltd. www.corkharbourcruises.ie
Lough Allua Cork - - Yes - - - Sheila Free The Lakes Tour (Jerry O'Sullivan) www.thelakestour.com/tours/
Ringaskiddy Cork Swansea Wales - - - - MV Superferry Swansea Cork Ferries Ltd. No longer running www.swanseacorkferries.com
Ringaskiddy Cork Swansea Wales - - - - MS Julia Fastnet Line No longer running www.fastnetline.com
Ringaskiddy Cork Roscoff France Yes Yes - - Pont Aven Brittany Ferries www.brittanyferries.ie/ferry-routes/ireland-france-ferries/cork-roscoff
Kinsale Cork - - Yes - - - Spirit of Kinsale Kinsale Harbour Cruises (Jerome Lordan) Circular route with only one boarding point www.kinsaleharbourcruises.com/kinsale_harbour_cruise.asp
Baltimore Cork - - Yes - - - Seafari 1 Baltimore Sea Safari Circular route with only one boarding point http://baltimoreseasafari.ie
Baltimore Cork - - Yes - - - Voyager Whale Watch West Cork (Nic Slocum) www.whalewatchwestcork.com/scenictours.html
Baltimore Cork Cape Clear Island Cork Yes - - - Dún an Óir 2, Dún Aengus Cape Clear Island Ferry Service / Ciarán Ó Drisceoil Ltd. www.capeclearferry.com/tc/index.php
Baltimore (?) Cork Cape Clear Cork ??? ??? Yes C only ??? Comharchumann Chléire Teo. / Carbery Isle Ferries Teo. Cargo service ???
Baltimore Cork Cape Clear Island, Sherkin Island, Heir Island, Long Island & Whiddy Island Cork ??? ??? Yes - ??? Sherkin Island Development Society ???
Baltimore Cork Cape Clear Island Cork Yes - Yes P only Cailín Óir (Ex-Island Princess), Naomh Ciarán II, Dún Aengus Thar Tonn Teo / Naomh Ciarán II Oileán Chléire Teo / Comharchumann Chleire Teo / Cape Clear Ferry Service / Cailín Óir Ferry Service (Brendan Cottrell / Seamus O'Driscoll) www.cailinoir.com/index www.emara.com/ferry
Baltimore Cork Cape Clear Island Cork Yes - - - Spirit of the Isles (ex-Ingot) ? West Cork Coastal Cruises / Ciarán Ó Drisceoil Ltd. www.westcorkcoastalcruises.com
Baltimore Cork Sherkin Island Cork Yes - - P only Mystic Waters (Ex-Freda Cunningham, Ex-Lady Laura), Miss Josephine, Oileán na nEán, Black Point Baltimore Sherkin Island Ferries (Vincent O'Driscoll) / Sherkin Island Ferry Service Renamed from Carbery Isle Ferries Ltd. www.sherkinferry.com/index.html
Baltimore (?) Cork Sherkin Island Cork ??? ??? Yes C only ??? Comharchumann Chléire Teo. / Carbery Isle Ferries Teo. Cargo service ???
Baltimore Cork Heir (Hare) Island Cork Yes - - - MV Boy Colm Heir Island Ferries (Danny Murphy) www.heirislandferries.com
Baltimore (?) Cork Hare Island Cork ??? ??? Yes C only ??? Comharchumann Chléire Teo. / Carbery Isle Ferries Teo. Cargo service ???
Baltimore Cork Horse Island Cork Yes - - - ??? ??? Island is privately owned ???
Baltimore (?) Cork Long Island Cork ??? ??? Yes C only ??? Comharchumann Chléire Teo. / Carbery Isle Ferries Teo. Cargo service ???
Cape Clear island Cork - - Yes - - - MVS Gaisceanán Fastnet Tours Circular route with only one boarding point www.fastnettour.com/Tour
Cunnamore Cork Sherkin Island Cork Yes - - - MV Boy Colm Heir Island Ferries (Danny Murphy) www.heirislandferries.com
Cunnamore Cork Heir (Hare) Island Cork Yes - - - MV Boy Colm Heir Island Ferries (Danny Murphy) www.heirislandferries.com
Cunnamore Cork Heir (Hare) Island Cork Yes - - P only MV Thresher Camp Roaringwater Ltd. (John Moore) www.heirislandsailingschool.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=72&lang=en
Schull Pier Cork Horse Island Cork Yes - - - ??? ??? Island is privately owned ???
Schull Pier Cork Baltimore Cork Yes - - - Karycraft Cape Clear Ferries (Kieran Molloy) www.capeclearferries.com/events.html
Schull Pier Cork Cape Clear Island Cork Yes - - - ??? Ciarán Ó Drisceoil Ltd. ???
Schull Pier Cork Cape Clear Island Cork Yes - - - Karycraft Cape Clear Ferries (Kieran Molloy) www.capeclearferries.com/events.html
Schull Pier Cork Cape Clear Island Cork Yes - - - ??? Kieran Molloy ???
Schull Pier Cork Sherkin Island Cork Yes - - - ??? Kieran Molloy ???
Schull Pier Cork Long Island Cork Yes - - P only ??? Maurice Coughlan ???
Colla Pier, Schull Cork Long Island Cork Yes - - - MV Norvic Heir Island Ferries (Danny Murphy) www.heirislandferries.com
Colla Pier, Schull Cork Long Island Cork Yes - - - ??? John Shelly ???
Crookhaven Cork Baltimore Cork Yes - - - ??? Seamus O'Driscoll ???
Crookhaven Cork Cape Clear Island Cork Yes - - - ??? Seamus O'Driscoll ???
??? Cork Dursey Island Cork ??? ??? Yes C only ??? Laurence Cove Ltd., Ciarán Ó Drisceoil Ltd. Cargo service ???
??? Cork Whiddy Island Cork ??? ??? Yes C only ??? Laurence Cove Ltd., Ciarán Ó Drisceoil Ltd. Cargo service ???
Bantry Cork Whiddy Island Cork Yes Yes - - Catherine W Phillips 66 Bantry Bay Terminals Limited? ???
Bantry Cork Whiddy Island Cork Yes - - - Baltimore Bay, Maid of the Isles Phillips 66 Bantry Bay Terminals Limited? ???
Bantry Cork Whiddy Island Cork Yes - - P only MV Billet, Ocean Star III Whiddy Island Ferry Service Tim O'Leary) www.whiddyislandferry.com/ferry.php
Glengariff Cork Garnish Island Cork Yes - - - Ellen’s Rock ??? www.glengarriff.org/category/services/page/2
Glengariff Cork Garnish Island Cork Yes - - - Blue Pool Ferry I, Blue Pool Ferry II, Blue Pool Ferry III Blue Pool Ferry Company www.bluepoolferry.com
Glengariff Cork Garnish Island Cork Yes - - - Harbour Queen, Harbour Queen II, Harbour Queen III Harbour Queen Ferry Services www.harbourqueenferry.com
Beal Lough, Castletown Bearhaven Cork Lawrence Cove, Bere Island Cork Yes Yes - P + V only IKOM K Murphy's Ferry Service (Patrick Murphy www.murphysferry.com
Castletown Bearhaven Cork West End, Bere Island Cork Yes Yes - P + V only MV Morvern, MV Sancta Maria, MV Oilean na hOige Bere Island Ferries Ltd. (Colum & Ann Harrington) www.bereislandferries.com
Ballaghboy Cork Dursey Island Cork Yes - Yes - ??? Cork County Council Cable car www.corkcoco.ie/co/web/Cork%20County%20Council/Departments/Divisional%20Services/Coastal%20%26%20Recreation/Cable%20Cars
Kenmare Kerry - - Yes - - - ??? Orca Marine Ltd / Seafari Circular route with only one boarding point www.seafariireland.com
Kenmare Kerry - - Yes - - - Star of Kenmare Star Outdoors Circular route with only one boarding point www.staroutdoors.ie/activities/cruise-trips
Various Kerry Skellig Islands Kerry Yes - - - Large number of vessels Large number of operators www.skelligexperience.com/skellig-boats.html
Renard Point Kerry Knightstown Kerry Yes Yes - - God Met Ons III Valentia Island Ferries Limited www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/valentia-island-ferries/15403
Cahersiveen Kerry - - Yes - - - Beag Inish Tommy O'Connell Circular route with only one boarding point www.valentiaharbourtours.com/tour.html
Cahersiveen Kerry Beginish Kerry Yes - - - ??? ??? www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/beginish-island/62091
Cahersiveen Kerry Knightstown / Renard Point / Dingle / Portmagee Kerry ??? ??? ??? - ??? ??? Lack of clarity on routes ???
Ross Castle, Killarney Kerry - - Yes - - - Pride of the Lakes Killarney Waterbus Ltd. / Killarney Lake Tours Circular route with only one boarding point www.killarneylaketours.ie/waterbus.html
Ross Castle, Killarney Kerry Lord Brandon's Cottage, Killarney Kerry Yes - - - ??? O'Donoghue Bros Boating Ltd t/a Killarney Day Tour http://killarneydaytour.com/our-tour/schedule
Ross Castle, Killarney Kerry - - Yes - - - MV The Lily of Killarney Killarney Water Coach Co. Ltd. / Watercoach Cruises Circular route with only one boarding point www.facebook.com/pages/MV-The-Lily-of-Killarney-Watercoach/135295249833859
Dingle Kerry Knightstown Kerry Yes - - - N/A Dingle Bay Charters Not operating 2013 www.dinglebaycharters.com/Pages/DingleBlasketFerry.htm
Dingle Kerry Great Blasket Island Kerry Yes - - - Oileán na n-Óg, An t-Oileánach Glic Bádóirí an Bhlascaoid Teo. Blasket Island Ferries/Eco-Ventures www.blasketisland.com
Dingle Kerry Great Blasket Island Kerry Yes - - - Lady Breda, Grievous Angel Dingle Bay Charters www.dinglebaycharters.com/Pages/DingleValentiaFerry.htm
Dingle Kerry - - Yes - - - Adam Patricia, Maid of Clew Bay, Lady Laura, Steren an Mor, Suimhneas, Mam an Oraigh, Laird of Straffa, Lord Avalon Dingle Boatmen's Association www.dingledolphin.com/boat.htm
Ventry Kerry Great Blasket Island, Inishnabro, Inishvickillane Kerry Yes - - - Blasket Princess, An Blascaod Mor Blasket Islands Eco Marine Adventure Tours / Blasket Islands Eco Marine Tours www.marinetours.ie
Dunquin Kerry Great Blasket Island Kerry Yes - - - Blasket Princess, An Blascaod Mor Dún Chaoin Ferry Co. Ltd. (Michael Sheeran) www.blasketislands.ie
Tarbert Kerry Killimer Clare Yes Yes - - Shannon Breeze, Shannon Dolphin ShannonFerry Group Ltd. www.shannonferries.com
Killaloe Clare - - Yes - - - Spirit of Lough Derg, Spirit of Killaloe Killaloe River Cruises Circular route with only one boarding point http://killaloerivercruises.com/website/boat-trips
Killaloe Clare - - Yes - - - KU-EE-TU Teddy Knight www.kueetu.ie
Shannonbridge Offaly Clonmacnoise Offaly Yes - - - River Queen Silverline Cruisers www.silverlinecruisers.com/day-trips.php
??? Leitrim - - Yes - - - River Run The River Run Circular route with only one boarding point www.theriverrun.ie/schedule
Athlone Westmeath - - Yes - - - Shannon Princess II (Ex-Oliver Goldsmith) Ruairi Gibbons & Olivia Power Hotel Boat. Limited capacity www.shannonprincess.com/
Athlone Westmeath - - Yes - - - Viking 1 Viking Ship Cruise www.vikingtoursireland.ie
Athlone Westmeath - - Yes - - - Barracuda Circular route with only one boarding point www.barracudaboattrips.com
Carrick-on-Shannon Leitrim - - Yes - - - Moon River Moon River Circular route with only one boarding point www.moonriver.ie/schedule
Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle Roscommon - - Yes - - - Trinity Lough Key Boat Tours Circular route with only one boarding point www.loughkeyboats.com/tours.html
Kilrush Clare Scattery Island Clare Yes - - - St. Senan II Gerald Griffin (?) ???
Kilrush Clare Scattery Island Clare Yes - - - Dolphin Discovery Scattery Island Ferries Ltd. www.discoverdolphins.ie/scattery.html
Carrigaholt Clare - - Yes - - - Draíocht Dolphinwatch www.dolphinwatch.ie/boat-trips-page52777.html
Liscannor Clare Doolin Pier Clare - - - - N/A Aran Line No longer running www.aranline.com
Liscannor Clare Aran Islands Galway - - - - N/A Aran Line No longer running www.aranline.com
Liscannor Clare - - Yes - - - Moher Princess PJ Garrihy Circular route with only one boarding point http://homepage.tinet.ie/~liscannorferry/pages/page_1.html
Doolin Pier Clare Aran Islands Galway - - - - N/A Aran Line No longer running www.aranline.com
Doolin Pier Clare Aran Islands Galway Yes - - - Cailín Turána Aran Islands Fast Ferries Ltd. (Dick Grant) No longer running N/A
Doolin Pier Clare Aran Islands Galway Yes - - - Happy Hooker Doolin Ferries (Kevin O'Brien) Potential for confusion - similar names www.doolinferries.com
Doolin Pier Clare Aran Islands Galway Yes - - - MV Tranquility, Queen of Aran, Rose of Aran The Doolin Ferry Company Limited / O'Brien Line (Bill and Liam O'Brien) Potential for confusion - similar names www.doolinferry.com/index.php?page=times www.obrienline.com
Doolin Pier Clare Aran Islands Galway Yes - - - Doolin Discovery, Jack B, MacDara Doolin2Aran Ferries / Liscannor Ferry Company (Garrihy Brothers) www.doolin2aranferries.com www.aranferries.com www.cliffs-of-moher-cruises.com www.mohercruises.com
Aran Islands Galway Aran Islands Galway Yes Yes Yes - MV Oileain Arann O'Brien Shipping Ltd. (Kevin & Bill O'Brien) Potential for confusion - similar names ???
Aran Islands Galway Aran Islands Galway Yes Yes Yes - Large number of vessels Large number of operators ???
Ballyvaughan Clare Galway Galway - - - - N/A Ballyvaughan Bay Hop Limited No longer running www.ballyvaughanbayhop.com/service.html
Galway Galway Aran Islands Galway - - - - Naomh Éanna Córas Iompair Éireann No longer running www.cie.ie
Galway Galway Aran Islands Galway - Yes Yes C only. Possibly Inis Mór only. MV Blath na Mara Lasta Mara Teo www.lastamarateo.com/serviceschedule.html
Galway Galway Aran Islands Galway Yes Yes Yes - MV Oileain Arann O'Brien Shipping Ltd. (Kevin & Bill O'Brien) Potential for confusion - similar names ???
Woodquay, Galway Galway - - Yes - - - Corrib Princess Corrib Princess River Cruises and Tours (Thomas McDonagh) Circular route with only one boarding point www.corribprincess.ie/dailysailings.html
Cong Mayo - - Yes - - - MV Corrib Queen, MV Isle Of Inisfree, Ashford Bay Corrib Cruises (Patrick & David Luskin) Circular route with only one boarding point www.corribcruises.com
Cong Mayo Inchagoill Mayo Yes - - - MV Corrib Queen, MV Isle Of Inisfree, Ashford Bay Corrib Cruises (Patrick & David Luskin) www.corribcruises.com
Oughterard Galway Cong Mayo Yes - - - MV Corrib Queen, MV Isle Of Inisfree, Ashford Bay Corrib Cruises (Patrick & David Luskin) www.corribcruises.com
Connemara Airport, Minna, Inveran Galway Aran Islands Galway Yes - - P only EI-AYN, EI-BCE, EI-CUW Galway Aviation Services Ltd. (Trading as Aer Arann Islands) / Chomhforbairt Gaillimh Teo Plane www.aerarannislands.ie
Rossaveal Galway Aran Islands Galway - - - - MV Clann Eagle I, MV Clann Na nOileain, Aran Princess Aran Islands Direct Ltd. (Dissolved) / Aran Link Ltd. (In Receivership) / Bád Árann Teoranta / Caol Díreach go hÁrainn No longer running www.aranislandsdirect.com www.arandirect.com
Rossaveal Galway Aran Islands Galway - - - - Queen of Aran II (now Argyll Flyer) InisMór Ferries No longer running www.queenofaran2.com
Rossaveal Galway Aran Islands Galway - Yes Yes C only MV Madelen Lasta Mara Teo www.lastamarateo.com/serviceschedule.html
Rossaveal Galway Aran Islands Galway Yes - - P only. To Inis Meáin & Inis Oírr only Aran Express, Aran Flyer, Aran Seaboard, Banríon na Farraige, Ceol na Farraige, Draiocht na Farraige, Glór na Farraige, Sea Sprinter Aran Island Ferries / Aran Island Ferries Ltd. / Island Ferries Teoranta (Paddy and Sally O'Brien) Bus & ferry. Potential for confusion - similar names. www.aranislandferries.com
Rossaveal Galway Aran Islands Galway Yes Yes Yes P only MV Oileain Arann O'Brien Shipping Ltd. (Kevin & Bill O'Brien) Potential for confusion - similar names ???
Cleggan Galway Inishbofin Galway Yes - - - MV Galway Bay, Dún Aengus Inishbofin Island Ferry (O'Halloran?) No longer running ? www.inishbofinferry.com http://homepage.eircom.net/~inishbofinisland/dunaengus.htm
Cleggan Galway Inishbofin Galway Yes - - - MV Galway Bay O'Halloran Shipping Limited (Paul O'Halloran?) No longer running ? N/A
Cleggan Galway Inishbofin Galway Yes - - P only Island Discovery, Island Explorer Inishbofin Island Discovery Ltd. www.inishbofinislanddiscovery.com/Timetables1.html
Cleggan Galway Inishbofin Galway Yes Yes Yes C only Triona, Inisbofin Princess (reserve) Blackshell Marine Cargo / Blackshell Farm Ltd. www.blackshellmarinecargo.com/page1.php
Cleggan Galway Inishbofin Galway ??? ??? ??? - ??? King Ferries (Malachy King) ???
Cleggan Galway Inishbofin Galway Yes - - - Atlantic Queen, Caher Star, Lady Marilyn Inishturk Ferries (John V Heanue & Son ) www.inishturkisland.com/?pagid=21 http://clifden.galway-ireland.ie/inishturk.htm#travel
Cleggan Galway Inishturk Mayo Yes - - - MV Galway Bay O'Halloran Shipping Limited (Paul O'Halloran?) No longer running N/A
Inishturk Mayo Clare Island Mayo Yes Yes Yes - Pirate Queen, Very Likely, Clew Bay Queen (ex-MV Arrain Mhor, ex-MV Kilbrannan) Clare Island Ferry And Clew Bay Cruises Limited (Brian O’Grady) www.clareislandferry.com
Killary Galway - - Yes - - - Connemara Lady, Lady Tender Killary Cruises Circular route with only one boarding point www.killarycruises.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=54
Killary Galway - - Yes - - - Rib T1, Rib T2 Killary Adventure Company Circular route with only one boarding point www.killaryadventure.com/en/get_qualified/powerboat_training_courses.html
Roonah (Roonagh) Pier Mayo Inishturk Mayo Yes Yes Yes P + C only Pirate Queen, Very Likely, Clew Bay Queen (ex-MV Arrain Mhor, ex-MV Kilbrannan) Clare Island Ferry And Clew Bay Cruises Limited (Brian O’Grady) www.clareislandferry.com
Roonah (Roonagh) Pier Mayo Inishturk Mayo Yes - - - Atlantic Queen, Caher Star, Lady Marilyn Inishturk Ferries (John V Heanue & Son ) www.inishturkisland.com/?pagid=21 http://clifden.galway-ireland.ie/inishturk.htm#travel
Roonah (Roonagh) Pier Mayo Inishturk Mayo Yes - - - Naomh Ciarán II, Garnish Glory O'Malley Ferries (Clare Island) Limited (Charles O'Malley) Used to operate “Island Princess” www.omalleyferries.com
Roonah (Roonagh) Pier Mayo Clare Island Mayo Yes - - - Atlantic Queen, Caher Star, Lady Marilyn Inishturk Ferries (John V Heanue & Son ) www.inishturkisland.com/?pagid=21 http://clifden.galway-ireland.ie/inishturk.htm#travel
Roonah (Roonagh) Pier Mayo Clare Island Mayo Yes - - - Naomh Ciarán II, Garnish Glory O'Malley Ferries (Clare Island) Limited (Charles O'Malley) Used to operate “Island Princess” www.omalleyferries.com
Roonah (Roonagh) Pier Mayo Clare Island Mayo Yes Yes Yes P + C only Pirate Queen, Very Likely, Clew Bay Queen (ex-MV Arrain Mhor, ex-MV Kilbrannan) Clare Island Ferry And Clew Bay Cruises Limited (Brian O’Grady) www.clareislandferry.com
??? Mayo Inishlyre, Clynish, Collanmore, Cuanmoore Mayo ??? ??? Yes C only ??? Mayo Islands Committee Cargo service ???
Darby's Point, Achill Mayo Clare Island Mayo Yes - - - Naomh Ciarán II, Garnish Glory O'Malley Ferries (Clare Island) Limited (Charles O'Malley) Used to operate “Island Princess” www.omalleyferries.com
Cloughmore, Achill Mayo Clare Island Mayo Yes Yes Yes - Pirate Queen, Very Likely, Clew Bay Queen (ex-MV Arrain Mhor, ex-MV Kilbrannan) Clare Island Ferry And Clew Bay Cruises Limited (Brian O’Grady) www.clareislandferry.com
Bullsmouth, Dooniver, Achill Island Mayo Inishbiggle Mayo Yes - - - Naomh Michael Joe O’Malley http://destinationwestport.com/places-to-visit/natural-beauty/clew-bay-islands/inishbiggle-island-walks-inis-bigil
??? Mayo Inishbiggle Mayo Yes - - - ??? Comhar Iorrais Teoranta Rural Transport Programme now MFG ???
Doran’s Point, Ballycroy Mayo Inishbiggle Mayo Yes - - P only Iomaire Gainnimh Micheal Leneghan http://destinationwestport.com/places-to-visit/natural-beauty/clew-bay-islands/inishbiggle-island-walks-inis-bigil
Parke's Castle Leitrim - - Yes - - - Rose of Innisfree The Rose Of Innisfree www.roseofinnisfree.com/
Lough Derg Donegal Station Island Donegal Yes - - - St. Brigid (aka St. Bridget?), MV St. Davog, St. Columba St. Patrick Purgatory www.loughderg.org/gallery/view/january-2012-
Donegal Donegal - - Yes - - - Dún na nGall Donegal Bay Waterbus Circular route with only one boarding point www.donegalbaywaterbus.com/donegal-sailing-times
Dunlewey Lough Donegal - - Yes - - - Grainne Rose Dunlewey Centre Circular route with only one boarding point www.dunleweycentre.com/attractions/boat-cruise/
Burtonport Donegal Inishfree Donegal Yes - - - Su Rose Agus Emma Anne Inishfree Charters (Oscar Duffy / Liam Miller) www.donegalislands.com/inishfree/getting_there.php
Burtonport Donegal Rutland Island Donegal Yes - - - Su Rose Agus Emma Anne Inishfree Charters (Oscar Duffy / Liam Miller) www.donegalislands.com/inishfree/getting_there.php
Burtonport Donegal Inishkeera Donegal Yes - - - Su Rose Agus Emma Anne Inishfree Charters (Oscar Duffy / Liam Miller) www.donegalislands.com/inishfree/getting_there.php
Burtonport Donegal Arranmore Donegal Yes Yes Yes P + V only MV Rhum, MV Coll Arranmore Ferry / Cara na nOileán Teo / Maoin Na Farraige Teo www.arranmoreferry.com
Burtonport Donegal Arranmore Donegal Yes Yes - - MV Renfrew Rose, MV Yoker Swan, MV Girl Gray, Realt Na Maidne Realt Na Maidne Teoranta Used to operate “MV Movern” www.arranmorefastferry.com www.arranmorecharters.com/time-tables.html
Bunbeg Donegal Gola island Donegal Yes - Yes - Tormór, Whispering Dawn Turasmara Dun an nGall Teoranta / Donegal Coastal Cruises (Padraig Doherty) www.toryislandferry.com/AmchlrTimetable.htm
Bunbeg Donegal Tory Island Donegal Yes - Yes - Tormór, Whispering Dawn Turasmara Dun an nGall Teoranta / Donegal Coastal Cruises (Padraig Doherty) www.toryislandferry.com/AmchlrTimetable.htm
Bunbeg Donegal Tory Island Donegal Yes Yes Yes C only MV Rhum, MV Coll Comharchumann Oilean Thorai + Arranmore Ferry www.oileanthorai.com/TravelTaisteal.htm
Port Úr Pier, Magheragallan Donegal Trá na mBlathan, Gola island Donegal Yes - - - ??? Seod Ghabhla / Gola Island Ferry Service (Jimmy Sweeny) www.donegalislands.com/gola/getting_there.php
Port Úr Pier, Magheragallan Donegal Inis Oirthear Donegal Yes - - - ??? Seod Ghabhla / Gola Island Ferry Service (Jimmy Sweeny) www.donegalislands.com/gola/getting_there.php
Meenlaragh Donegal Tory Island Donegal ??? ??? ??? - ??? ??? Likely duplicate of Magheraroarty ferry ???
Magheraroarty Donegal Inishbofin Donegal Yes - - - Carmel Olivia Michael O'Brien www.fishinginireland.info/charterboats/donegal.htm
Magheraroarty Donegal Tory Island Donegal Yes - - - Carmel Olivia Michael O'Brien www.fishinginireland.info/charterboats/donegal.htm
Magheraroarty Donegal Tory Island Donegal Yes - Yes - Toraigh Na D'tonn Pat Doohan www.toryferry.com
Magheraroarty Donegal Tory Island Donegal Yes - Yes P + C only Tormór, Whispering Dawn Turasmara Dun an nGall Teoranta / Donegal Coastal Cruises (Padraig Doherty) www.toryislandferry.com/AmchlrTimetable.htm
Falcarragh Donegal Tory Island Donegal Yes - Yes - ??? Comharchumann Oilean Thorai Winter-only helicopter www.oileanthorai.com/TravelTaisteal.htm
Falcarragh Donegal Tory Island Donegal Yes - - P only ??? HSE Private helicopter - HSE staff & patients only ???
Portnablagh Donegal Tory Island Donegal Yes - - - Tormór, Whispering Dawn Turasmara Dun an nGall Teoranta / Donegal Coastal Cruises (Padraig Doherty) www.toryislandferry.com/AmchlrTimetable.htm
Buncrana Donegal Rathmullan Donegal Yes Yes - - Foyle Rambler Lough Foyle Ferry Company Ltd. www.loughfoyleferry.com/swilly_times.html
Greencastle Donegal Magilligan Derry Yes Yes - - Foyle Venture Lough Foyle Ferry Company Ltd. www.loughfoyleferry.com
Antrim Marina, Antrim Anrtim Ballyronan Marina, Ballyronan Derry Yes - - - Maid of Antrim Con Law www.loughneaghcruises.co.uk
Antrim Marina, Antrim Anrtim - - Yes - - - Maid of Antrim Con Law Circular route with only one boarding point www.loughneaghcruises.co.uk
Antrim Lough Shore Park, Antrim Anrtim - - Yes - - - The Black Pearl, Calypso Pirate of Lough Neagh (Captain "Jim the Enforcer") Circular route with only one boarding point www.piratesofloughneagh.com
Kinnego Marina, Lurgan Armagh - - Yes - - - Master McGra, The Coney Explorer, Trostan Circular route with only one boarding point www.facebook.com/kinnegomarina
Sandy Bay , Lough Neagh Anrtim Ram's Island, Lough Neagh Anrtim Yes - - - Island Warrior Rams Island Heritage Project www.ramsisland.org
Ballycastle Antrim Rathlin Island Antrim Yes - - - Rathlin Express, MV Canna Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd. www.rathlinballycastleferry.com
Ballycastle Antrim Campbeltown Scotland Yes - - - ??? Kintyre Express www.kintyreexpress.com/ferry-service.html
Larne Antrim Troon Scotland Yes Yes - - Norbay, Norbank, European Endeavour P&O Ferries Holdings Limited www.poferries.com/tourist/content/pages/template/routes_cairnryan_troon_-_larne_routes_-_Cairnryan_or_Troon_to_Larne.htm
Larne Antrim Cairnryan Scotland Yes Yes - - Norbay, Norbank, European Endeavour P&O Ferries Holdings Limited www.poferries.com/tourist/content/pages/template/routes_cairnryan_troon_-_larne_routes_-_Cairnryan_or_Troon_to_Larne.htm
Larne Antrim Fleetwood England - - - - ??? Stena Line No longer running www.stenaline.co.uk
Larne Antrim Ballylumford Antrim Yes - - - Adrienne, Mary Ann John Mcloughlin & Son (Shipping) Ltd. www.johnmcloughlinshipping.co.uk www.discovernorthernireland.com/Larne-Islandmagee-Ferry-Service-Larne-P6946
Belfast Antrim Cairnryan Scotland Yes Yes - - Stena Superfast VII, Stena Superfast VIII Stena Line www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/cairnryan-belfast
Belfast Antrim Heysham England - - - - The Lagan Viking Norse Merchant Ferries No longer running www.norsemerchant.com
Belfast Antrim Heysham England No Yes - - Clipper Ranger, Seatruck Performance Seatruck Ferries Ltd. www.seatruckferries.com/ports/warrenpoint#warrenpoint-heysham
Belfast Antrim Heysham England No Yes - - Stena Performer, Stena Precision Stena Line Unsure if running www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/liverpool-belfast
Belfast Antrim Douglas Isle of Man Yes Yes - - Manannan Isle of Man Steam Packet Company www.steam-packet.com/en/Timetables
Belfast Antrim Liverpool Birkenhead England Yes Yes - - Stena Lagan, Stena Mersey Stena Line www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/liverpool-belfast
Donaghadee Down Copeland island Down Yes - - - The Brothers Quinton Nelson www.nelsonsboats.co.uk/
Portaferry Down Strangford Down Yes Yes - - MV Portaferry II, MV Strangford Roads Service www.nidirect.gov.uk/purchase-strangford-ferry-tickets
Warrenpoint Down Heysham England No Yes - - Clipper Pennant, Seatruck Panorama Seatruck Ferries Ltd. www.seatruckferries.com/ports/warrenpoint#warrenpoint-heysham

Irish Steve · 12-03-2013 12:09am

Victor wrote: »

My list is per operator per route, not per ship. Anyway, ships get swapped around based on demand, maintenance, etc.

Appreciate that, this is not a ship thing as such, the crossings from Dublin Port to Holyhead at 0545 and 1510. and the Holyhead to Dublin Port at 0855 and 2030 do not carry walk on (foot) passengers at any time, regardless of which ship is operating the route.

It's been Finarrow, and will be Nordica again soon, but even when the HSS is not operating during the winter months, Stena don't carry foot passengers on these timings, which makes the grid inaccurate, as it's showing yes for foot passengers for Stena, which is not the case on these 4 timings.

In some respects, it's quite inconvenient, as the 0545 Dublin outbound that arrives in Holyhead before 0900 would be very handy for onward train connections to London, as the overnight has no connection till nearly 0500, so a long, often cold wait at Holyhead.

munchkin_utd · 14-03-2013 1:13pm

Irish Steve wrote: »

Appreciate that, this is not a ship thing as such, the crossings from Dublin Port to Holyhead at 0545 and 1510. and the Holyhead to Dublin Port at 0855 and 2030 do not carry walk on (foot) passengers at any time, regardless of which ship is operating the route.

It's been Finarrow, and will be Nordica again soon, but even when the HSS is not operating during the winter months, Stena don't carry foot passengers on these timings, which makes the grid inaccurate, as it's showing yes for foot passengers for Stena, which is not the case on these 4 timings.

In some respects, it's quite inconvenient, as the 0545 Dublin outbound that arrives in Holyhead before 0900 would be very handy for onward train connections to London, as the overnight has no connection till nearly 0500, so a long, often cold wait at Holyhead.

indeed, but the ship that regularily plys these times is the 400pax Nordica with capacity for up to 375 cars.
There simply isn't the spare passenger capacity there to allow budget priced foot passengers use up the limited passenger capacity over someone paying multiples more bringing a car, and multiples of that again for a truck.

L1011 · 09-12-2015 9:51pm

Ballycastle to Port Ellen (Islay) now added by Kintyre Express. Whiskey Express more like - there's nothing else on Islay!

http://www.kintyreexpress.com/ferry%20service.html

Irish Steve · 10-12-2015 1:15am

Few updates, as the thread has "emerged" from obscurity.

Dublin Holyhead, Irish Ferries have a second cruise ferry (Epsilon) that operates during the week, (see timetable for service days, as it's not 7 days) and does a sailing from Dublin To Cherbourg on a Saturday/Sunday. It does not carry foot passengers on the Dublin holyhead service.

The Stena HSS service from Dun Laoghaire has now ceased operation completely, the HSS is still tied up at Holyhead, but it's not moved in a long time now.

LXFlyer · 10-12-2015 4:52am

Irish Steve wrote: »

Few updates, as the thread has "emerged" from obscurity.

Dublin Holyhead, Irish Ferries have a second cruise ferry (Epsilon) that operates during the week, (see timetable for service days, as it's not 7 days) and does a sailing from Dublin To Cherbourg on a Saturday/Sunday. It does not carry foot passengers on the Dublin holyhead service.

The Stena HSS service from Dun Laoghaire has now ceased operation completely, the HSS is still tied up at Holyhead, but it's not moved in a long time now.

The HSS is no longer in Holyhead - it has been sold and towed to Turkey.

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