22 November 2002: In the run-up to Christmas, Irish Ferries are offering a 20% discount on their 3-day mini cruise to France for groups of 10 persons or more.

The reduction applies to their E99 per person return fare, on dinner and breakfast in the Renoir restaurant on board their vessel 'Normandy' and on the accompanied car fare of E39 return.

And the company have set their sights on bikers with the introduction of new off-peak 5-day and 9-day motorcyclist fares to France available at a return price of E185 and E205 respectively excluding cabin accommodation for rider, pillion passenger and motorcycle.