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Fishguard

British  
/ ˈfɪʃˌɡɑːd /

noun

  1. a port and resort in SW Wales, in Pembrokeshire: ferry connections to Cork and Rosslare. Pop: 3193 (2001)

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Fishguard port saw an increase in sailings after Holyhead was closed after berthing terminals were damaged there during Storm Darragh in December 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

A ferry company says it plans to invest up to £20m to upgrade Fishguard port.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

The Welsh government said the work would reduce journey times to ports such as Milford Haven, Wales' busiest for freight which handles about 40 million tonnes per year, as well as Fishguard and Pembroke Dock.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

All ferry sailings between Holyhead and Dublin and Fishguard and Rosslare are currently cancelled.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

The rumour went round the ship that the captain would not call at Fishguard in such weather.

From The Regent by Bennett, Arnold

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