Cracking win by Ireland over Wales, but sadly Irish Ferries are off their game. The ferry is quite unwell and will not go before Wednesday at the earliest. They offer a "landbridge" alternative which involves a horrible drive from Plymouth to Dover, but it seems the only alternative to stand a chance to get to Malaga by next weekend.
So instead of a leisurely lunchtime departure, it'll be at a dark and icey 5am tomorrow.
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