Contracts signed for ferry and cargo services in West Cork

Two ferry and cargo service contracts for West Cork worth over €1.5 million have been signed. 

The Department of Rural and Community Development has agreed a 5 year contract for a ferry service for Sherkin Island, as well as a three year heavy cargo service contract for Cork's Western isles. 

The Sherkin Island service will provide 8 daily return sailings during the summer and 7 during the winter. 

The cargo service will provide Sherkin, Heir Island, Long Island and Cape Clear with 55 sailing days a year. 

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