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Holyhead

American  
[hol-ee-hed] / ˈhɒl iˌhɛd /

noun

  1. a seaport on Holy Island in NW Wales.

Holyhead British  
/ ˈhɒlɪˌhɛd /

noun

  1. a town in NW Wales, in Anglesey, the chief town of Holy Island: a port on the N coast. Pop: 11 237 (2001)

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With the same period also marking the opening of Anglesey Aluminium in nearby Holyhead, it was a time of industrial upheaval which brought long-term, skilled employment to a Welsh-speaking island long dominated by agriculture.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Holyhead faced months of disruption after Storm Darragh hit Wales in December 2024, having only fully reopened in July after seven months of partial closure.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Avanti West Coast is advising customers not to travel on all routes between London and Manchester, Liverpool, Holyhead and Preston.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Three Romanians with previous immigration offences were returned after trying to enter through Holyhead Port last week.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

And how will you get on the boat to Holyhead without a penny in your pocket?

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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