Holyhead

American

[hol-ee-hed] / ˈhɒl iˌhɛd /

noun

a seaport on Holy Island in NW Wales.

Holyhead British

/ ˈhɒlɪˌhɛd /

noun

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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Holyhead Port in Anglesey said it would be closed from 06:00 to 15:00 GMT on Tuesday due to the storm "to ensure the safety of all operations".

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

The incident took place on Friday at Terminal 5 of Holyhead Port on Anglesey, Stena Line Port announced, who said the terminal will remain temporarily closed to ensure safety.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

More than 1.5m people pass through Holyhead every year making it the most popular sea route between the UK mainland and the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

She says the boat from Holyhead might have been late and that would make him miss the train.

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

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