'Eisteddfod a triumph for language and economy'

THE National Eisteddfod ended late on Saturday evening, giving the Welsh language a massive platform in the Wrexham area and a significant boost to the local economy.

- ERYL CRUMP

The claim came at the end of a busy week of competition in the Pavilion and countless concerts, talks and other events on the Eisteddfod Maes at Is-y-Coed, on the eastern outskirts of the city.

Llinos Roberts, chairman of the local executive committee, said thousands of people flocked to the Maes throughout the week and many of them were visiting the Eisteddfod for the first time, with some returning for further visits.

“That is such a positive helping to hopefully reach the Welsh Government's target of one million Welsh-speakers by 2050,’ she said.

Eisteddfod officials said the dry weather this past week had helped attract the large crowds.