Ferry sailings resume but more disruption ahead

Friday morning's crossing to Heysham was brought forward by two forward

Ferry passengers have been able to travel again after Manx services resumed following the cancellation of several sailings due to gales over the Irish Sea.

The morning crossing of the flagship vessel Manxman from Douglas to Heysham and its return were both brought forward by two hours.

But, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has scrapped the evening's sailings to Heysham and Saturday's Liverpool crossings.

An amber warning for severe gales, possibly reaching storm force at times, has been put in place from 04:00 to 23:59 on Saturday as Strom Darragh hits the island.

Ronaldsway Met Office have also put out a yellow weather warning for heavy rain from 15:00 until 12:00 on Saturday.

Ferry passengers have faced significant disruption already due to strong winds over the Irish Sea , with all of Thursday's services scrapped and the cancellation of Wednesday's daytime crossings.