By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy. A camp site featuring the redcoats and the pikemen was the feature at the inaugural Rebellion Day held in the grounds of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre at Enniscorthy today. Members of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society were in battle dress for the occasion and there was great curiosity in theContinue reading “Enniscorthy promotes its history and heritage…and there is more to come!”
Category Archives: HISTORY
Anglo-Irish Treaty exhibition comes to Wexford
By Dan Walsh at County Hall, Wexford The Treaty, 1921; Records from the Archives exhibition, which has completed a three-month stint at Dublin Castle was launched at a pleasant ceremony in County Hall, Wexford, last night (Monday) by the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy. The exhibition marks the centenary of the signingContinue reading “Anglo-Irish Treaty exhibition comes to Wexford”
Enniscorthy period residence on the market
By Dan Walsh It is one of Enniscorthy’s most iconic architectural heritage sites. Passing Parnell Road one is struck by the urban appearance of the modern Garda Station while on the opposite side, a decorative display of iron railings supported by square concrete piers converge into a curved entrance leading onto an avenue where 1.087-acresContinue reading “Enniscorthy period residence on the market”
Oulart men of 1916 remembered
By Dan Walsh at Oulart The annual Easter commemoration at the Mise Éire Memorial in Oulart, organised by the Oulart Hill Group, remembered the Oulart Company Volunteers with a roll-call and a short ceremony this morning. (Easter Sunday). There was a welcome address by Chairman, John Dempsey, who introduced the special guest speaker Martina DevlinContinue reading “Oulart men of 1916 remembered”
Annual Easter Commemorations in Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Riverchapel Following on from the Easter Rising of 1916 in Co. Wexford, and Enniscorthy in particular, it has been a tradition to remember the occasion publicly and in a dignified manner. Sinn Féin Co. Wexford is remembering Ireland’s Patriot Dead at annual Easter Commemoration wreath laying ceremonies across the county. JohnnyContinue reading “Annual Easter Commemorations in Wexford”
Medieval Ferns reveals a rich heritage
By Dan Walsh The Ferns Medieval Experience based in Ferns Community Centre is Wexford’s newest visitor attraction that tells the story of a medieval past in an engaging and fun way using a range of modern media including virtual reality and audio visual. Manager Catherine McPartlan has welcomed WexfordLocal.com to visit the attraction and shareContinue reading “Medieval Ferns reveals a rich heritage”
Tony Dempsey is Age Friendly Ambassador
By Dan Walsh The famous Croke Park has been recognised as the first Age Friendly Stadium in the world and an Age Friendly Ambassador for each county has been announced and Tony Dempsey, Barntown, takes up the role for Co. Wexford. A native of Davidstown, Enniscorthy, and former Principal of Enniscorthy Vocational School, Dempsey wasContinue reading “Tony Dempsey is Age Friendly Ambassador”
Schools’ booklet on the War of Independence
By Dan Walsh Wexford Libraries have launched “County Wexford War of Independence and Civil War: an educational resource” in Wexford Library, a booklet charting events and timeline of the War of Independence and the Civil War in County Wexford. It is a resource for young people from 4th class in primary school to 3rd year in secondary school. Cathaoirleach of WexfordContinue reading “Schools’ booklet on the War of Independence”
No vestige remains of Gorey heritage house
By Dan Walsh It was confirmed at last Tuesday’s monthly meeting of Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council that the ruins of St. Waleran’s House at Ballytegan, on the outskirts of Gorey, and the associated out-buildings have been demolished. St. Waleran’s was destroyed in an outbreak of fire in June 2018 and the site of the ruinsContinue reading “No vestige remains of Gorey heritage house”
Blackwater ancient graveyard re-visited
By Dan Walsh Killila Graveyard is the site of a medieval parish church dedicated to St. Brigid and closed for a considerable time, but it is teeming with history and heritage, and local Cllr Oliver Walsh has requested Wexford County Council to lend a hand with clearing some of the overgrowth and assisting with theContinue reading “Blackwater ancient graveyard re-visited”
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