Eisteddfod a reminder of 'vibrant, proud' place

LAST week's Eisteddfod Dur a Mor Parc Margam a'r Fro 2025 has been hailed a huge success for Neath Port Talbot and reminder of the area's resilience.

- JAMES ARNOTT Print editor

This year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd at Margam Country Park attracted a record-breaking 119,593 registrations to compete. There was also a 42% increase in the number of Welsh learners taking part compared to last year,

In total, 17 schools from Neath Port Talbot were positioned either first, second or third during the finals week with many more taking part in the earlier qualifying rounds.

Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt said: “These were remarkable results reflecting the talent and dedication of our young people. Along with others in the Gorllewin Morgannwg (West Glamorgan) region, Neath Port Talbot proudly secured third place overall - a testament to the hard work of Neath Port Talbot's pupils, teachers, and families.