Severe winter storm ‘Goretti’ sweeping the British Isles has up-ended travel itineraries for Irish passengers today. Irish Ferries cancelled its 02:15 Dublin–Holyhead sailing and the return 19:30 service, while Stena Line axed its early Fishguard–Rosslare crossing to avoid 7-metre swells in the Irish Sea. On the air side, Aer Lingus joined British Airways, Air France and KLM in scrubbing scores of flights after Heathrow imposed flow restrictions; knock-on cancellations hit Dublin-bound services from Amsterdam and Paris.
Met Éireann has issued an orange marine gale warning, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h along Ireland’s east coast, although airports in Dublin, Cork and Shannon remain open. Ground-handling companies are struggling with aircraft de-icing in sleet conditions, leading to minor morning delays. Network Rail and Transport for Wales have urged against non-essential travel, a factor for business travellers who connect through Holyhead.
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Irish exporters relying on ‘land-bridge’ trucking to mainland Europe are re-routing trailers to Cherbourg and Zeebrugge direct sailings, but capacity is tight. Logistics providers warn that just-in-time shipments for the electronics and pharma sectors could miss Monday delivery slots if weather worsens.
For passengers whose re-routed plans now collide with visa expiry dates or new entry requirements, VisaHQ offers a quick fix: its Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) tracks embassy closures, arranges expedited processing and can courier documents nationwide, helping travellers keep paperwork aligned with fast-changing itineraries.
From an HR-mobility perspective, employers should monitor supplier alerts and, where possible, shift meetings to virtual formats. Travellers already in transit should check real-time updates and know their EU air-passenger rights for rerouting or refunds. Conditions are expected to ease after the weekend. ([independent.co.uk](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/storm-goretti-travel-rail-road-air-ferry-b2896612.html))
Met Éireann has issued an orange marine gale warning, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h along Ireland’s east coast, although airports in Dublin, Cork and Shannon remain open. Ground-handling companies are struggling with aircraft de-icing in sleet conditions, leading to minor morning delays. Network Rail and Transport for Wales have urged against non-essential travel, a factor for business travellers who connect through Holyhead.
Irish exporters relying on ‘land-bridge’ trucking to mainland Europe are re-routing trailers to Cherbourg and Zeebrugge direct sailings, but capacity is tight. Logistics providers warn that just-in-time shipments for the electronics and pharma sectors could miss Monday delivery slots if weather worsens.
For passengers whose re-routed plans now collide with visa expiry dates or new entry requirements, VisaHQ offers a quick fix: its Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) tracks embassy closures, arranges expedited processing and can courier documents nationwide, helping travellers keep paperwork aligned with fast-changing itineraries.
From an HR-mobility perspective, employers should monitor supplier alerts and, where possible, shift meetings to virtual formats. Travellers already in transit should check real-time updates and know their EU air-passenger rights for rerouting or refunds. Conditions are expected to ease after the weekend. ([independent.co.uk](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/storm-goretti-travel-rail-road-air-ferry-b2896612.html))
