The Ferries division of the Irish Continental Group comprises of Irish Ferries, the leading ferry operator to and from the Republic of Ireland, and the Group's ship chartering activities. Irish Ferries operates four ferries on international routes between Ireland and the UK and between Ireland and France. Irish Ferries is positioned as theThe Low Fares Ferry Company, which puts them in a strong competitive position against their shipping rivals, but also with cheap airlines between Ireland and UK.