The Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire Link brings together the peoples of both port towns, and adjoining areas. Its objective is to promote and facilitate co-operation between the people and communities of Dun Laoghaire and area, and Holyhead and district, in all aspects of life, including cultural, community development, educational, sporting, maritime, policing, environmental, business, and economic opportunities. The Link is strictly non-party political, non-sectarian, and voluntary.   

The Link regularly meets alternatively in Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire. It acts as a catalyst in bringing together people and organisations. The Link encourages and co-operates with projects which jointly involve people and organisations from Wales and Ireland. Membership is open to individuals and organisations who accept the rules and objectives of the Link, and pay an annual subscription.  

EU Interreg funding has been secured by the Link in the past to support its activities. Examples of Link activities and projects are shown below :-  

• Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire Marquee in the Anglesey Show         
• Link presence at Dun Laoghaire Horse Show
• Joint projects involving North Wales Police and the Garda 
• Art and photpgraphy projects involving schools
• Football and boxing events
• Christmas celebrations
• Leinster commemoration event  

Contact details for Anglesey Secretary

Selwyn Williams, Bryn Goleu, Mount Street, Menai Bridge, Anglesey LL59 5BW          Tel. 01248 716370

BRAND Project Partnership

The Link has led to a number of spin-off projects. One of these has been the BRAND  town rebranding project which includes Holyhead, Rhyl, Dun Laoghaire, and Athy. This three year project is mainly funded by the EU Interreg programme. The Holyhead component is match funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, Anglesey County Council, and Holyhead Town Council. The Holyhead project officer is Siwan Owens, contact c/o Anglesey Business Centre tel. 01248 752480.