Category Archives: HISTORY

New Ross tales of William Marshal

By Dan Walsh in New Ross The two-day 2nd annual William Marshal Weekend marking the 804th anniversary (1147-1219) brought knights in shining armour onto the streets of New Ross today where the combination of historical tours, history and heritage, music and tradition exuded celebration in the sunshine. The official opening at the High Hill wasContinue reading “New Ross tales of William Marshal”

Plans for the 1798 Summer School

By Dan Walsh Details of events associated with the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion have been announced with the highlight expected to be the National 1798 Summer School at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre in Enniscorthy taking place May 26th-28th. With a range of historic talks, guided walks and tours and cultural events onContinue reading “Plans for the 1798 Summer School”

The buzz is back in Ferns

By Dan Walsh in Ferns Three Canadian red giant “Walnut whip” shaped beekeeping units were unveiled in the grounds of St. Edan’s Cathedral, Ferns, yesterday (Saturday) as part of the Ancient Connections initiative between St. Aidan’s in Ferns and St. David’s in Pembrokeshire. “Bees have linked Wales and Wexford since the 6th century, when itContinue reading “The buzz is back in Ferns”

Bees link saints Aidan and David in Ferns

By Dan Walsh A new public art commission will be launched in St. Edan’s Cathedral, Ferns. Do the Little Things is a new public artwork designed for two locations: Ferns and St David’s, Pembrokeshire, commissioned by Ancient Connections and is an EU funded cross border arts, heritage and tourism project. Bedwyr Williams’ distinctive proposal wasContinue reading “Bees link saints Aidan and David in Ferns”

Enniscorthy remembers the Easter Rising

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne recalled the local events of the Easter Rising of 1916 and laid a wreath at the ’98 memorial during the annual commemoration in Market Square this morning. Cllr Browne said it was an honour to preside at the 107th anniversary ofContinue reading “Enniscorthy remembers the Easter Rising”

Oulart remembers and call for border poll on unity

By Dan Walsh in Oulart Members of Oulart Company 3rd Battalion North Wexford Brigade who were active during the 1916 Easter Rising were remembered with a roll call at the second annual Mise Éire commemoration held at the Mise Éire monument in Oulart this morning (Sunday). Ms. Bridget Mythen read the roll of honour whileContinue reading “Oulart remembers and call for border poll on unity”

€75,000 for ’98 Rebellion 225th commemoration programme

By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council today announced that the Planning Department has received funding support of €75,000 from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for the development of a countywide commemorative programme to mark the 225th anniversary of the events surrounding the 1798 Rebellion in Co. Wexford in the comingContinue reading “€75,000 for ’98 Rebellion 225th commemoration programme”

Learn to Cycle Park opens in Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy A purpose-built facility to equip children to learn the skills to cycle safely on public roads was officially opened on Friday morning at the Learn To Cycle Park at Enniscorthy. Believed to be the first of its kind in the country, the project was the brainchild of former Enniscorthy-based DistrictContinue reading “Learn to Cycle Park opens in Enniscorthy”