Welsh choir perform at Wicklow secondary school
The Holyhead students performed beautifully and were a superb addition to the evening's programme. This twinning event allowed students from both schools to share stories and experiences as they celebrate 13 years of twinning with Greystones Municipal District.
Cathaoirleach Tom Fortune signed the original twinning documents back in 2012. A Greystones cohort will travel to Holyhead for the annual festival there in July and a sporting twinning event is also being planned.
And, of course, the Holyhead Santa will be making his return in November for the Christmas lights, together with the Holyhead Male Voice Choir.
Commenting on the enduring relationship, Councillor Stephen Stokes said: 'Greystones Municipal District celebrates our Holyhead Twinning Partnership, with its continued success. Over 13 years of learning from each other, a new generation has now become involved, with many more activities to come in the future.'
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