@duncanlock we’ve a similar issue at #PenrhosPark in #Holyhead - an English company threatening to destroy woodlands to build holiday resort… years of arguing but still a worry
#Solidarity ✊🏻 🌳

Extra services to North Wales in Avanti West Coast May timetable http://dlvr.it/TKg2hP #accessibility #AvantiWestCoast #Chester #Holyhead

As one goes out, another comes in. So it is with #Dublin port. One of the sister ships to the #WBYeats that we are sailing on to Cherbourg, the #Ulysses enters Dublin from #Holyhead, #Wales.

A new taskforce has been established to enhance the resilience of Irish Sea #transport links following the recent temporary closure of #Holyhead port. The group will focus on strengthening vital connections and port facilities between #Wales and #Ireland. Led by Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Ken Skates, along with Cabinet Secretary for #Economy, Rebecca Evans, and Irish Government Minister Seán Canney, the taskforce includes representatives from the Welsh, #Irish, #UK, #Scottish, and Northern Irish governments, local authorities, port operators, ferry companies, and the logistics sector. The taskforce will discuss practical solutions to improve transport links, addressing challenges such as severe weather and potential disruptions. The first meeting will establish its terms of reference and key themes.
https://www.gov.wales/new-cross-border-effort-strengthen-irish-sea-transport-links

#Wales and #Ireland are working together to strengthen the resilience of the #Irish Sea crossing. Today, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, is visiting #Dublin to meet Irish officials, including Minister Sean Canney. They are discussing a taskforce to ensure Welsh ports meet future needs, building on lessons learned from the disruption at the Port of Holyhead. Skates is also meeting the Irish Exporters Association and Irish #Freight Association. He emphasised the importance of the Wales-Ireland relationship, which was crucial during the temporary closure of #Holyhead, ensuring continued movement of passengers and freight. Skates stressed the need for collaboration to enhance resilience, with the taskforce gathering evidence from both nations to improve future links.
https://www.gov.wales/wales-and-ireland-working-together-irish-sea-resilience

New menus on Transport for Wales long-distance services http://dlvr.it/THsHHj #CardiffCentral #Holyhead #ManchesterPiccadilly #Network

Drug dealer jailed after pulling emergency cord on North Wales train http://dlvr.it/THlWjy #BritishTransportPolice #ColwynBay #Disruption #Holyhead

[18:16] Holyhead Port to return to normal passenger and freight services next week

Holyhead port is expected to return to normal passenger and freight services after disruption caused by Storm Darragh.

https://www.independent.ie/world-news/britain/holyhead-port-to-return-to-normal-passenger-and-freight-services-next-week/a2081786766.html

#Holyhead #StormDarragh

[07:08] Harris to discuss Holyhead port repairs with Welsh leader

Taoiseach Simon Harris is to speak to First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan about the ongoing impact of the closure of Holyhead port.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0110/1490013-holyhead-wales-ireland/

#SimonHarris #First #WalesElunedMorgan #Holyhead

[17:54] Extra daily ferry between Pembroke and Dublin announced

An additional daily ferry service between Pembroke, Wales and Dublin has been announced as Holyhead port remains closed due to damage from Storm Darragh.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1231/1488672-pembroke-dublin-sailing/

#Pembroke #Wales #Dublin #Holyhead #StormDarragh

[20:41] Part of Holyhead ferry port to reopen in January

Part of the Holyhead ferry port will reopen on January 16, after damage caused by Storm Darragh meant it was forced to close over the Christmas period.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/part-of-holyhead-ferry-port-to-reopen-in-january/a737424192.html

#Holyhead #January16 #StormDarragh #theChristmasperiod

[17:35] Holyhead reopening on 16 January 'remains achievable'

Part of the Holyhead ferry port is on course to reopen on 16 January, after damage caused by Storm Darragh meant it was forced to close over the Christmas period.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/1230/1488550-holyhead-port/

#Holyhead #16January #StormDarragh #theChristmasperiod

The closed port at #Holyhead complicated getting to #Cardiff. We flew into #Bristol last night. We are now in a cool coffee shop killing time until our train this afternoon https://www.sandwi.co.uk/coffeeshop

[20:08] Harris to review Hollyhead port repairs with Welsh leader

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan agree to review progress around repairing Holyhead port in the new year.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1220/1487641-hollyhead-ireland-politics/

#SimonHarris #WelshFirst #ElunedMorgan #Holyhead #thenewyear

#Ireland bailing out the broke #Welsh government over #Holyhead.

We should demand the island of Anglesey in return 😁.

http://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1220/1487641-hollyhead-ireland-politics/