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Fishguard

British  
/ ˈfɪʃˌɡɑːd /

noun

  1. a port and resort in SW Wales, in Pembrokeshire: ferry connections to Cork and Rosslare. Pop: 3193 (2001)

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Rescue teams from Fishguard, St Govans and Tenby were sent, as well as an HM Coastguard helicopter, an Irish Coastguard helicopter and two Wales Air Ambulances.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Wales' Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies also scrapped similar sites in Fishguard and Pembroke Dock and said Parc Cybi will remain under review until final details of the agreement are known.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

Haulier Peter Harding, who has been operating from his base in Pembrokeshire for more than 34 years and uses Fishguard regularly, said the news was "very welcome".

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

The Welsh government said the work would reduce journey times to ports such as Milford Haven, Wales' busiest for freight which handles about 40 million tonnes per year, as well as Fishguard and Pembroke Dock.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

After destroying some merchantmen in the Bristol channel, they anchored in Fishguard bay.

From The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration by Poole, Reginald Lane