By Dan Walsh in Gorey A new publication embracing living folklore, traditions, stories and calendar customs, compiled by well-known folklorist Michael Fortune under the title The Folklore of Wexford was launched before a packed attendance in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, tonight (Friday). The official launch was performed by South East Radio presenter Michael Doyle,Continue reading “New folklore book launched in Gorey”
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Civil War book launched in Gorey
By Dan Walsh On Thursday night Gorey Library facilitated the official launch of Wicklow Gaol Comrades – A Civil War Autograph Book – authored and researched by Aaron O Maonaigh in a collaboration between Wicklow and Wexford County Councils. This innovative collaboration between the archive services of Wexford and Wicklow County Councils centres on aContinue reading “Civil War book launched in Gorey”
Enniscorthy 19th century church for sale
By Dan Walsh The former Presbyterian Church on Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, and the adjoining house, is being offered for sale by private treaty with a price tag of €700,000. Enquiries to Sherry Fitzgerald O’Leary Kinsella estate agents. The church on Mill Park Road was built in 1866 by Mr Patrick Kerr and on MarchContinue reading “Enniscorthy 19th century church for sale”
Medieval Ferns features in new book
By Dan Walsh in Ferns Discovering Medieval Ferns is the title of a new book launched by Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council at a pleasant event held in St. Mogue’s Cottage in the heritage town of Ferns this evening. Joint-editors Dr Denis Shine, Dr Stephen Mandal and Dr Michael Potterton from theContinue reading “Medieval Ferns features in new book”
Enniscorthy presbytery goes under the hammer
By Dan Walsh Mass attendees at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, last weekend, were shocked at the news that The Manse, home to generations of priests since 1911, has gone on the property market and is for sale by private treaty. The market price is believed to be in the region of €950,000. The high costContinue reading “Enniscorthy presbytery goes under the hammer”
Presentation Sisters leaving Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Over two centuries since a Mr Carroll of Wexford bequeathed £1,600 to Bishop Patrick Ryan (1768-1819) that enabled him to a secure a foundation for the Presentation Nuns in 1818, the sisters are leaving Wexford town. It is an historic moment that marks the end of a long chapter that began withContinue reading “Presentation Sisters leaving Wexford town”
Mystery ‘secret room’ discovered at Johnstown Castle
By Dan Walsh at Johnstown Castle A secret room in the 800-year-old gothic-revival Johnstown Castle, near Wexford town, has been discovered during conservation works and the story is generating massive public interest. As restoration works continue the Castle and gardens through 2023 a brand-new discovery was made on Sunday, August 13th by a carpenter whoContinue reading “Mystery ‘secret room’ discovered at Johnstown Castle”
Fountain damage on Friary Hill
By Dan Walsh An ancient cast iron water fountain on the route of the celebrated Enniscorthy-made film Brooklyn, written by local scriptwriter Colm Toibín, located on Friary Hill with the junction of Lower Church Street was damaged recently. It looks like the old fountain, one of the few surviving in the town and located onContinue reading “Fountain damage on Friary Hill”
Another brave day at Ballyellis
By Dan Walsh at Ballyellis The 225th anniversary of the Rebellion of 1798 and the 105th anniversary of the War of Independence and those who fought for freedom were jointly remembered with dignity at a large commemoration ceremony held today (Sunday) in the shadow of the 1798 Memorial at Ballyellis Cross. Proceedings commenced at aContinue reading “Another brave day at Ballyellis”
Ballygullen remembers 1798
By Dan Walsh at Ballygullen It must have been a terrifying and bloody laneway between Holyfort and Craanford two and a quarter centuries ago – to the very day – but the 1798 battle site at Ballygullen was resurrected in commemoration and remembrance with a pike march, wreaths laid, and prayers recited, this evening (Tuesday).Continue reading “Ballygullen remembers 1798”
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