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Storm Darragh Forces Temporary Closure of Holyhead Port

12/6/2025

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Holyhead Port in Wales has temporarily closed Terminal 5 due to severe weather from Storm Darragh in December 2024.
A berthing incident damaged two berths.
The port previously endured a seven-month closure that resulted in an estimated £500 million in lost trade.
Rhun ap Iorwerth, a local Senedd member, expressed concern and urged clarity.
Stena Line said services would continue as scheduled.

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Holyhead Port in Wales has temporarily closed Terminal 5 due to severe weather from Storm Darragh in December 2024.
A berthing incident damaged two berths.
The port previously endured a seven-month closure that resulted in an estimated £500 million in lost trade.
Rhun ap Iorwerth, a local Senedd member, expressed concern and urged clarity.
Stena Line said services would continue as scheduled.