An Post Marks Centenary of Rosslare/Fishguard Ferry Service with Two New Stamps

16 June 2006

The two 48c stamps feature the SS St. Patrick, one of three ships which started on the route in 1906, and the Stena Lynx III which operates on the route today.

The ferry service has operated since 1906 without interruption, even during both World Wars carrying both passengers and mail between Ireland and Britain.  It established a very strong connection between the communities in Fishguard and Rosslare which is maintained today, and it continues to serve as a key element of the infrastructure linking Ireland and Britain for the purposes of trade and tourism.

The stamps were designed by Paul Raftery from illustrations by Vincent Killowry and are issued as 2 x 48c se-tenant (sold perforated as a pair) and two First Day Covers.  All are available from the Philatelic Bureau in the GPO, at main Post Offices and online at www.irishstamps.ie The special cancellation for these stamps will also be available at the Rosslare Harbour Post Office from Monday 20th June.

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