Holyhead – Dun Laoghaire
Ferries to Ireland
Holyhead – Dun Laoghaire
Ferries to Ireland
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Located on Holy Island, which at one point was connected to Anglesey via the Four Mile Bridge, the town of Holyhead is the largest town, and port, in Anglesey, Wales. A local philanthropist in the mid 19th century, however, funded the building of a causeway, "The Cobb", which to this day carries the main road and railway to and from Holyhead. There are many places in the town centre to eat with all the usual shops and facilities you would expect to find in a town of its size. There is also a cinema and theatre. Holyhead is often used as an overnight stop to, or from, the port and as a result there are many different places to stay that will suit all budgets. Around Holyhead there is excellent fishing, golfing and sailing facilities. Couple this with the wonderful scenery, walks and beaches and you can easily lose yourself and relax for a few days.
The Port of Holyhead is a bustling ferry port which operates services to Dublin and Dun Laoghaire in Ireland. The port is also the main gateway for land transport from northern and central England and Wales to Ireland.
Dun Laoghaire is a popular destination with visitors and is located around 12 km from Dublin city centre. It lies on the south coast of Dublin Bay and is well known for its bright granite harbour and its 820 birth marina. There are many attractions for visitors to enjoy including its historic churches and a wide range of cultural events including year round festivals.
The town's name means " fort of Laoghaire" and refers to Loegaire mac Neill, a 5th century High King of Ireland who chose the site as a sea base from which to carry out raids on Britain and Gaul. Traces of fortifications from that time have been found on the coast, and some of the stone is kept in the Maritime Museum.
There are regular ferry service directly into the port of Dun Laoghaire from Holyhead in North Wales. Sailings run twice daily in each direction subject to season with a crossing time of around 90 minutes.
