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Irish Ferries was voted ‘Best Ferry
Operator' on the Irish Sea by travel
agents across the UK, in Ireland and the
rest of Europe. The company operates
three routes between Ireland and Europe:
Dublin/Holyhead, Rosslare/Pembroke and
Rosslare/Cherbourg. The World Travel
Award comes hot on the heels of Irish
Ferries being judged 'Best Ferry
Operator' in the Travel Trade Gazette
awards on 13 September 2007.
Route Info: On the Holyhead/Dublin
City route, choose from two cruise ferry
sailings (journey time 3 1/4
hours) or two Dublin Swift sailings
(journey time 109 minutes) per day.
There are two daily cruise ferry
sailings between Pembroke and Rosslare
and an average of three cruise ferry
sailings a week between Rosslare and
Cherbourg or Roscoff in France. Cars and
passengers are carried on all vessels
and you can enjoy famed Irish
hospitality on board including dining,
bars, shopping and Irish entertainment
on some sailings in the summer.
Note: Irish
ferries does not permit the carriage of
guns or ammunition on any of its
vessels.
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 Ulysses,
in its scale, its grandeur and its
technical specifications, sets new
standards for the construction of
passenger ferries in the 21st century.
She has been named in honor of James
Joyce's Ulysses, the book that
immortalized the life of Dublin on 16
June 1904.
Built in the shipyard of Aker Finnyards
in Rauma, Finland, Ulysses was
constructed between mid-1999 and Feb
2001 at a total cost of 100 million!
It stands 12 decks high and its gross
tonnage is 50,938 tons. Towering over
other vessels at a height of 167 feet
from keel to mast.
With almost 3 miles of parking space for
1,342 cars or 240 articulated trucks per
sailing no other passenger car ferry in
the world can match its vehicle carrying
capacity.
Ulysses operates two return sailings
between Dublin Port and Holyhead each
day with a sailing time of just over
three hours. This means that in just one
single day of operations, she has the
capacity to transport 5,368 cars or 960
articulated trucks across the Irish Sea!
Most importantly though, Ulysses can
carry up to 2000 lucky passengers and
crew on board per sailing.
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Club Class
 We
are delighted to announce that the
Dublin Swift has a plush new addition –
The ‘Club Class’
This luxurious new lounge makes
traveling with us even more comfortable
and enjoyable. Situated on the upper
deck 5 it boasts magnificent sea views
and offers a host of super benefits!
Exclusive Benefits!
◊ Priority Boarding – Express boarding
for motorists.
◊ Reserved Seating – Your very own soft
leather reclining Pullman seat
◊ Complimentary Drinks and Snacks –
teas, coffee, wine and minerals
◊ Complimentary Newspapers - a wide
range available
◊ Exclusive Lounge Bar – serving a wide
range of delicious food and drink
◊ Power Points - for laptops DVDs and
mobile chargers
◊ 10% Discount -on selected best selling
products in our onboard “Swift Shopping” |
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Pets -
Family Pets
Pets may travel on some of our routes
but certain conditions may apply.
Ireland/Britain Routes
Car Passengers
Pets are allowed to accompany passengers
traveling with a car. Your pet must be
taken on board the ship in your car and
must remain either in your vehicle or in
the kennels provided by Irish Ferries
for the duration of the voyage. The
kennels are situated on the car deck,
can be booked in advance and are free of
charge. To book a kennel, simply request
your travel advisor to arrange this for
you after you have received the "Booking
Confirmation" for your journey. Your pet
is not allowed onto the passenger decks
during the voyage.
Foot Passengers
For hygiene and safety reasons we do not
allow dogs to travel with foot
passengers. An exception will be made
for registered “guide dogs”. Cats may
travel if they are contained in a
purpose built enclosed cat box.
The cat must travel on the car deck
either in their own personal box or in
the kennels provided by Irish Ferries.
Ireland/France Routes
All dogs traveling on this route need a
pet passport
Irish Ferries’ Rosslare - Cherbourg -
Rosslare route has been approved by the
Irish Department of Agriculture for
participation in the Pet Passport
System. This only applies to accompanied
pet dogs and cats travelling to Ireland
from qualifying countries. (There is
still free movement of dogs and cats
between Ireland and Britain).
Before traveling to Ireland with your
pet you must be in a position to answer
‘yes’ to all of the following questions:
Are you traveling directly from a
qualifying country?
A list of these countries is available
from the Irish Department of
Agriculture.
Has your pet been micro-chipped? Where
the microchip does not comply with ISO
standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO
standard 11785 the owner/escort must
provide a suitable reader.
Has your pet been vaccinated against
rabies following micro chipping?
Has your pet been successfully blood
tested? Blood testing must be carried
out in an approved laboratory. A list of
approved laboratories is available from
the Irish Department of Agriculture.
Your vet will advise you in this matter.
Has at least six months expired since a
successful blood test?
Has your pet’s EU passport been fully
completed, signed and stamped by a
registered veterinarian?
Has your pet been only in a qualifying
country during the last six months?
Has your pet been treated for tick and
tapeworm between 24 and 48 hours prior
to check-in?
If you are not able to answer ‘yes’ to
all of these questions, your pet may not
enter Ireland without an import license
and undergoing quarantine.
If you need further information please
contact the Irish Department of
Agriculture at +353 1 607 2827 or
www.agriculture.gov.ie/pets or
consult your vet.
What are the conditions?
The following conditions will apply to
all pets’ travel:
Irish Ferries carry out the checks at
Rosslare and Cherbourg on behalf of the
Irish Government and will not be held
responsible if the animal is refused
entry/travel due to owner’s/escort’s
failure to comply with conditions of the
Pet Passport System. The onus is on the
owner of the pet to ensure that all the
Pet Passport conditions are met. A
declaration form accepting the
regulations must be signed at the port
of departure.
Animals will only be allowed to travel
in one of the custom-built kennels
supplied on board. You should make the
animal as comfortable as possible, using
absorbent bedding, equipment and toys
that the animal is familiar with.
The animal's owner/escort will be solely
responsible for the behavior and welfare
of the pet(s), including feeding and
watering both at the port and on board,
and for compliance with the Pet Passport
System’s provisions. The pet’s
owner/escort has the primary
responsibility of ensuring that the
animal is sufficiently fit and healthy
for travel. Please check with your vet
about any health or travel concerns. At
all times it is the owner’s/escort’s
responsibility to comply with the Irish
Department of Agriculture regulations
governing pets’ travel.
For reasons of hygiene and the comfort
of other passengers, animals must remain
in the kennels throughout the journey.
Animals will not be permitted in the
passenger areas of the ship.
Owners/escorts may visit their animal at
pre-arranged times during the voyage, at
the discretion of the crew and
conditions permitting. For details
please check at the information desk at
the beginning of the voyage.
Pet-carrying vehicles will be issued
with a distinctive sticker on arrival at
Cherbourg. It is an offence to remove
this sticker before leaving Rosslare.
Failure to comply with this regulation
could result in the animal being placed
in quarantine at the owner’s expense.
IMPORTANT: Only passengers traveling
in a private motorized vehicle may bring
their pets. The number of pets permitted
per one booking is limited to TWO pets.
Irish Ferries will transport pets from
Rosslare to both Cherbourg and Roscoff.
However, please note that pets can only
travel to Ireland via Cherbourg.
Irish Ferries charge an administrative
fee of €35 per animal per journey for
travel in 2007. This fee includes the
use of a kennel on board. Pre-booking is
essential. Please note that we are
unable to accept bookings on the day of
departure or for unaccompanied animals
For more information please contact:
Ireland - Dept Agriculture, Food and
Rural Development Tel 00 353 1 6072827
or
www.agriculture.gov.ie/pets
Britain - Department for Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs Tel 0044 870 241
1710 or
www.defra.gov.uk
Pets - Special Dogs
Irish Ferries are delighted to welcome
on board specially trained "Sight",
"Hearing" and "Feeling" dogs. These dogs
can travel on all ships within the Irish
Ferries fleet. Please note regulations
apply on the Ireland France route
Car Passengers
Your dog must be taken on board the ship
in your car. The dog can then be brought
up to the passengers decks and will be
allowed to remain there for the duration
of the voyage. The dog must be on a lead
or harness at all times.
Foot Passengers
Foot passengers are permitted to walk
their dogs through the terminal
buildings onto the ship. The dog must be
on a lead or harness and will be allowed
to remain on the passenger decks
throughout the voyage.
Pet Passports
Ireland/Britain Route
Ireland and Britain are free of rabies.
All pet dogs and cats may travel between
the two countries without a Pet
Passport.
Ireland/France Route
Irish Ferries participate in the Pet
Travel Scheme (PETS). This is a
Government controlled system that allows
movement of dogs, cats and ferrets
within the EU member states without
quarantine restrictions. All animals
travelling under this scheme need a Pet
Passport. It is your responsibility to
ensure that all the entry conditions are
met otherwise your pet will not be
allowed to travel.
Other animal types may need a Government
import license and/or advance
authorization to travel.
Government Regulations
Under these regulations all pets should:
Have an official recognized EU pet
passport.
Be micro-chipped ( ISO standard 11784 or
Annex A standard 11785). The microchip
number should correspond with the number
on the passport presented.
Be vaccinated against Rabies - the
vaccination record should be valid and
continuous. Vaccinations and
micro-chipping may be done on the same
day.
Animal must be blood tested at least six
months before travel (dogs less than 6
months old are not allowed to travel).
Treated by a vet against tick and
tapeworm within 24 –48hrs prior to
departure time.
All relevant tests, treatments,
vaccinations and changes to these must
be dated (including expiry dates),
stamped and signed by an authorized Vet
and entered in the pet passport.
Irish Ferries Regulations
Under these regulations all pets
should:
It is the pet owners responsibility to
comply with the Government regulations.
A declaration form accepting the
regulations must be signed at the port
of departure.
Irish Ferries charges an administrative
fee per animal per journey for travel.
This fee includes the use of a kennel on
board. The dimensions of the kennels
are: Small kennels D 70cm, W 55cm, H
45cm. Large kennels D 70cm, W 118cm, H
70cm. Pre-booking is essential. To have
your pet included on your booking please
consult your travel advisor to arrange
this for you. Your pet will be included
to your booking subject to space,
availability and terms & conditions of
the Pet Travel Scheme. You will receive
a confirmation of the status of your
request from your travel advisor.
Irish Ferries will transport pets from
Rosslare to both Cherbourg and Roscoff.
However, please note that pets can only
travel to Ireland via Cherbourg.
Only passengers traveling in a private
motorized vehicle may bring their pets.
Foot or coach passengers cannot bring
their pet – guide dogs are naturally
excluded.
Check-in time for passengers travellng
with animals is 2 hours prior to the
scheduled departure time.
Only 2 pets per booking are permitted.
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Check- In
Times
Please note
Irish Ferries use the 24 hour clock.
Great Britain Ireland Routes Latest
Check-in Time
traveling with Car 30 minutes before
departure
traveling with Motorcycle 30 minutes
before departure
traveling on Foot 30 minutes before
departure
Traveling with Coach 1 Hour before
departure
France /
Ireland routes Latest Check-in Time
Traveling with Car 1 Hour before
departure
Traveling with Motorcycle 1 Hour 30
minutes before departure
Traveling on Foot 30 minutes before
departure
Traveling with Coach 2 hours before
departure
Notes:
Passengers traveling with guide dogs or
pets on the Ireland France route must
check in 2 hours before departure.
Passengers should allow a little extra
time if you need to collect tickets at
the port
Dublin Ferryport is located at Terminal
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 OSCAR
WILDE
Irish Ferries took possession of their
newest vessel and renamed her OSCAR
WILDE. She will go into dry dock for
substantial improvement works before
entering service on the Ireland - France
route.
The main customer related modifications
are:
* Extra bow thruster for improved
maneuverability
* All cabins have a shower and toilet
en-suite and are situated on Decks 5-9
above the water line
* Two new state of the art 55 seat
cinemas
* Major upgrade to the main (self
service) restaurant - Left Bank
Brasserie
* New Hair & Beauty Salon
* New reclining seats area (130)
* New Irish Ferries livery and branding
throughout
* Revamped Reception area
Click here for a cabin / deck view
View the brochure for Oscar Wilde |
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 Dublin Port
Terminal Road South
Dublin City
Dublin 1
Dublin Ferryport is situated 2 miles
from the centre of Dublin. If you are
traveling by car the ferryport provides
easy access to and from all parts of
Ireland as all the main roads radiate
from Dublin. For passengers who are
traveling without cars a shuttle bus
service provides transfers to and from
the main bus station.
Short term parking is available outside
the terminal building. The cost is €1.50
per hour with a minimum charge of €1.
Tickets can be purchased from the ticket
meters which are situated close by.
Vehicle clamping is in operation and the
release fine is €50.00 Please make sure
that your ticket covers your proposed
length of stay.
Long Term parking is available directly
beside the terminal building. The cost
is €7 per 24 hours or part thereof. The
cost per week is €40. The area is
barrier controlled. Tickets are
automatically issued on entry and you
pay the amount due on exit. There is an
automatic pay station just outside the
terminal building. - cash and credit
cards are accepted.
PDF Detailed Map
View bus schedule to/from Dublin port
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Holyhead Port
Salt Island
Gwynedd LL65 1DR
North Wales
Holyhead is situated in Anglesey in
North Wales and is served by the
A55(newly improved expressway reducing
journey times by up to 30 minutes)
and A5 road networks. It is convenient
for travel to or from the North of
England, North Wales or the Midlands. It
is the only port with direct travel by
sea to and from Dublin City.
There are excellent road connections to
and from London and the South East.
Holyhead has an excellent rail service
providing connections to rail stations
throughout Britain.
Short term parking is available outside
the main terminal building. The length
of stay is restricted to 20 minutes and
is free of charge. Vehicle clamping is
in operation and the release fine is
£50.00 The purpose of this small car
park is to deliver or collect passengers
using the ferry services.
Long Term parking is available a short
distance from the main terminal
building. The cost is £6.00 per day or
£24.00 for the week. Pay and ticket
machines are located at the car park. A
free “park and ride” shuttle bus will
bring passengers to/from the car park.
This bus operates during vessel
operating times.
PDF Detailed Map
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 Cherbourg Port
Gare Maritime
50100
Cherbourg
Cherbourg is situated at the Northern
tip of the Cherbourg Peninsula and
provides
an excellent gateway for travel to and
from the North and East of France,
Paris,
and onwards to Holland, Belgium and
Germany.
Baby changing room: There is a baby
care/changing room on the first floor,
accessible by lift.
Bar: The bar is open all day, from early
morning until late evening.
Bureau de change: There is a Bureau de
Change facility
Disabled Services: There are ramps for
disabled access and disabled parking
spaces in the car park. Disabled toilet
facilities can be found in the terminal.
Left Luggage: There is no left luggage
facility.
Parking: There is a car park situated in
front of the terminal. Parking here is
free
but for short stays only. There is also
an area near the terminal where cars and
caravans may park for the night. Also
near the terminal, there is secure
parking for
longer stays.
Showers: Showers can be found in the
terminal. They are open for use during
ship
arrivals and departures. There is no
charge for usage.
Shuttle Bus: The Shuttle Bus service
between the Passenger Terminal and the
Town Centre has been suspended until
further notice.
Souvenir and Paper Shop: This shop is
open for arrivals and departures.
Telephones: Phonecard payphones can be
found in the terminal. Phonecards can
be purchased from the freight office
counter or the Bureau de Change. There
is
also a credit card payphone.
PDF
Detailed Map
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Rosslare Port
Rosslare Harbour
Co. Wexford
Rosslare Harbour is situated at the
South Eastern tip of Ireland. The Port
is an excellent gateway to the East,
South East, West, Southwest and Midlands
via the N11/N25 road network.
Short term and long term parking
facilities are combined in Rosslare
Port.
The car park is situated directly beside
the terminal building and the cost is €3
for any length of stay. The car park is
barrier controlled and you pay the €3 as
you exit. Make sure you have the exact
change ready before you approach the
barrier.
PDF Detailed Map
Rail and bus service is available
to/from Rosslare harbour. Please
click on the undernoted links for the
appropriate timetables.
Irish Bus
Irish
Rail
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 Pembroke
Port
Pembroke Dock
Pembrokeshire
SA72 6TW
Pembroke Dock, on the South Western tip
of Wales is situated close to the M4
making it the ideal port if you are
traveling to or from London, the South
of England or the or the Channel Ports.
Short term parking is available outside
the main Terminal Building. The length
of stay is restricted to 20 minutes and
is free of charge. Vehicle clamping is
in operation and the release fine is
£50.00
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Roscoff Port
Gare Maritime
Port du Bloscon
29630
Roscoff
PDF Detailed Map
The Port of Roscoff is situated on the
Brittany Coast 15 miles/24kms from
Morlaix. It is the ideal port for
travelling to and from Brittany, the
West Coast and South Western France.
Baby changing room: There is a
baby-changing facility.
Cafeteria/Bar/Restaurant: During the
winter when sailings to and from Roscoff
are limited the bar/restaurant is open
from 10am-7pm. During the summer months
it
is also open for ship arrivals and
departures.
Bureau de change: There is an automatic
change machine that exchanges English
Sterling, Euros and Irish Punts.
Services for the Disabled: All
facilities in the Roscoff terminal are
situated on the ground floor, which is
accessible by small ramps from the main
parking area. Disabled toilet facilities
are available in the terminal.
Left Luggage: There is no left luggage
facility.
Parking: There is a large open car park
in front of the passenger terminal.
There is no charge for parking here but
it is at the owner’s risk. There is also
an area where cars and caravans can park
overnight.
Newspaper/Gift Shop: Newspapers and a
small selection of souvenirs can be
bought here. The shop is open during
June, July and August to meet ship
arrivals and departures.
Showers: Shower facilities are available
in the terminal and are open during the
terminal’s opening hours. The showers
are token operated and can be purchased
from the bar.
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Europe
Drive times |
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Cherbourg
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Roscoff
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Miles
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Km
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Time
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Miles |
Km |
Time |
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Bordeaux
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407
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651
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8hr
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413 |
661 |
7hr
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Calais
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292
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467
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5hr
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439 |
702 |
8hr
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Cherbourg
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-
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-
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-
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232 |
371 |
5hr
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Nantes
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197
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315
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4hr 30mn
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202 |
323 |
3hr 30mn
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Nice via
Paris
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807
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1291
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28hr
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933
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1493 |
29hr 30mn
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Paris
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225
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360
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3hr 45mn
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333 |
533 |
5hr 45mn
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Les
Sables d'Olenne
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267
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427
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6hr
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235 |
376 |
5hr
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Roscoff
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232
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371
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5hr
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Quimper |
261
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418
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5hr 15mn
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62 |
99 |
1hr 45mn |
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Disneyland
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250
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400
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4hr
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358 |
573 |
6hr
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