New Dún Laoghaire harbour boss named

Capt Frank Allen is to be the new harbour master at Dún Laoghaire Harbour, it has been announced

Capt Frank Allen is to be the new harbour master at Dún Laoghaire Harbour, it has been announced. A native of Cork, Capt Allen has spent all his working life in shipping.

He was appointed harbour master of Dundalk Port in 2003. He joins Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company at a time of significant potential change. There is speculation the ferry service will become a seasonal operation.

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