The boarding ramp for foot passengers at Rosslare is lowered prior to the departure of the Stena Europe

A sign of the times as the track on the headland at Rosslare Harbour is being taken up. With Iarnrodd Eireann (Irish Rail) now using multiple units on most service there is no longer the need to have run-round loops or carriage sidings as was the case in loco-hauled days

The terminal building at Rosslare Harbour, the trains no longer stop here but instead a small platform has been constructed just off to the right-hand side. Rosslare is served by trains from Dublin and less frequently from Limerick Junction and Waterford

The last few lorries are loaded on the Stena Europe before setting off for the 210 minute crossing to Fishguard Harbour

A busy scene at Rosslare Harbour on the evening of 18 May as the Diplomat cargo ship and the passenger ferry Isle of Inishmore stand side by side

The Grey Island Power Station, which again is on the shore of the River Barrow. The immense Barrow Bridge is just off to the left of the photo

The centrepiece of the Barrow Railway Bridge, is the revolving span which allows tall ships to pass through

The car ferry which runs between Passage East and Ballyhack. At a cost of E6 one way or E12 return. Not bad value really when you consider the only alterative route of the immense River Barrow is on the main N25 road via New Ross. The N25 linking Rosslare Harbour to Cork

One fine piece of engineering is the Barrow Railway Bridge, which obviously crosses the River Barrow. The railway runs between Waterford and Rosslare Harbour. At the time of this photo being taken there is only 1 return train a day which runs over the bridge between Waterford and Rosslare Harbour. There also use to be the sugar beet trains from Wellingtonbridge but sadly these ceased a couple of years ago

The lifeboat station at Rosslare Harbour

Diplomat, a cargo ship ran by Celtic Line is seen in the berth at Rosslare Harbour

Rosslare Harbour again, the headland was - up until recently - used by Iarnrodd Eireann (Irish Rail) for the stabling of coaching stock and trains arriving into the harbour

Rosslare Harbour, in County Wexford. Notice there is already a boat in dock. At this point we was still about 30 minutes from arriving in Rosslare.

The works, some of the radio antenna and the radar mast on the Stena Europe, the window is where the bridge is.

One of the many lifeboats seen onboard the Stena Europe

The funnel on the Stena Europe

A seagull decides to hitch a lift onboard the Stena Europe going from Fishguard to Rosslare.

The lighthouse on the Fishguard Harbour breakwater. Notice a paif of railway buffer stops on the left, trains haven't travelled onto the wall in many years, I can't even remember trains out here when I was younger...

The lighthouse on the Fishguard Harbour breakwater. Notice a paif of railway buffer stops on the left, trains haven't travelled onto the wall in many years, I can't even remember trains out here when I was younger...

A somewhat panoramic shot of Fishguard Harbour, notice the wake of the ship

This is actually the town of Fishguard on the otherside of Fishguard Bay , the harbour is in fact located in the town of Goodwick

The walkways at Fishguard Harbour which allows foot passengers to walk on/off the ship. The train stops adjacent to the ferry and as such changing between rail and sea is easy

The Stena Europe departs the berth at Fishguard Harbour on the 14th May

The engines of the Stena Europe are started up at Fishguard prior to departing on the 14:30 sailing to Rosslare Harbour on the 14th May

A small boat in Fishguard Bay

Some small boats in Fishguard Bay

Another shot off the starboard side of the Stena Europe as its docked in Fishguard. The lights in the distance is those fo the approach road to the harbour

Another vessel moored up in Fishguard Harbour

The Stena Europe in the early hours of Tuesday morning after arrivng at Fishguard Harbour. As with Rosslare, Fishguard also has a sporadic train service, there only being 2 trains in any 24 hour period to meet the ferry from Ireland

This is Tusker Rock lighthouse which is roughly 7 miles off the coast of South-East Ireland.

Another vessel which supplements the Stena Europe between Fishguard and Rosslare is the Stena Lynx III catamran. Used only at peak times principally between April and September this can complete the crossing in just over 90 minutes. Notice as well the Isle of Inishmore sailing towards the horizon en-route to Pembroke Dock. Of note I was also departing Rosslare

Another vessel which supplements the Stena Europe between Fishguard and Rosslare is the Stena Lynx III catamran. Used only at peak times principally between April and September this can complete the crossing in just over 90 minutes

The Isle of Inishmore is seen sailing away from Rosslare Harbour with the 21:00 Rosslare Harbour - Pembroke Dock on 18 May