Holyhead port faces potential closure until March after storm damage

Holyhead port may remain closed until March due to significant damage from Storm Darragh. The Terminal 3 berth, used by Irish Ferries, suffered extensive destruction, impacting ferry services and causing disruptions in the transport of goods and people across the Irish Sea. Stena Line has suspended all sailings until January 15, but experts doubt this date is realistic given the extent of the damage. Safety checks and underwater repairs are expected to prolong the closure, with some suggesting it could last into February or March. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the incidents that led to the port's shutdown. The Welsh Government is preparing contingency plans to manage the impact of the port's closure during the New Year's period.