From Waterford we returned to Dublin to catch a ferry back to the English mainland. The ferry returned to Holyhead where we stayed the night. Holyhead is the largest town on the island of Anglesey and is perhaps known best for being a busy ferry port. However, visitors should also note that the town has a number of interesting attractions and is a bustling shopping and visitors area in its own right.

History buffs will be well pleased to know Anglesey has a number of both historic and prehistoric sites close-by, including burial chambers at Barcloddiad Yr Gawres and a church in the sea at Porth Cwyfan! Llys Rhosyr, the site of one of the most powerful and charismatic Welsh mediaeval princes has been discovered near the village of Newborough, on the South Western corner of the island.

The maritime museum in Holyhead is well worth a visit where you can learn more about the 100 or so shipwrecks that have taken place in the vicinity . If you are feeling fit or want to walk of lunch 'stroll' down to South Stack Lighthouse. It is well worth a visit - but be prepared!

Other Things to See:
Holyhead Mountain Hut Circles: A substantial group of hut circles from the Iron Age period
Caer Gybi: The church is very pretty inside but unfortunatly the churchyard is a meeting point for some of the towns undesirables. There is a panoramic view of the ferry port where you can watch the boats going to Ireland. The churchyard has many very old gravestones and the walls are Roman but not much of the fort remains.
Skinner's Monument: this monument is a wonderful site to see up close but is up a very steep flight of stone steps. If you are able to make the climb do it on a clear day & you will have the treat of not only seeing a fine monument to an important man but also a magnificent view of Holyhead and Holy Mountain.

Some of these sights we saw as we headed out of Holyhead and on towards the heritage of Andrew and his family.