By Dan Walsh Christopher Power has written a number of books on various fascinating aspects of local history across several regions of Ireland, however, his latest publication A History of Ferns is motivated by his residential proximity to historic Ferns, and he is daily inspired by his surroundings of history and heritage. “Only a scatterContinue reading “Ink has dried on ancient city of Ferns”
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365 days on Michael’s calendar journey
By Dan Walsh Themed calendars have gained in popularity in recent times and well-known Wexford folklorist Michael Fortune has launched his latest publication – The Irish Dresser and Folklore Calendar 2022. Speaking from his den of creativity at Curragraigue, Michael told WexfordLocal.com; Following the success of last year’s publication, I have decided to produce thisContinue reading “365 days on Michael’s calendar journey”
Strands of history at Bannow Bay
By Dan Walsh The Bannow Maritime Heritage Weekend brings history alive this week with a series of events that nobody with a passion for the past should miss, however, the highlight is bound to be the launch of the Journal of the Bannow Historical Society, No. 4 by Barry Lacey, Historian-in-Residence at Wexford Public LibrariesContinue reading “Strands of history at Bannow Bay”
Battle of Vinegar Hill revisited
By Dan Walsh On 21 June 1798, 20,000 men, women and children found themselves trapped on a hill outside Enniscorthy, facing a Crown force of some 15,000 troops led by no less than four generals and 16 general officers. More than two centuries later a multi-disciplinary research programme involving archaeologists, historians, folklorists, architectural historians andContinue reading “Battle of Vinegar Hill revisited”
Barntown Castle is made safe again
By Dan Walsh On July 13th WexfordLocal.com published a ‘Save Barntown Castle’ piece and spoke with some locals who were fortunate to get funding from the Historic Structures Fund 2021 and the good news is that Phase 1 of safeguarding the castle has been successfully completed. Stabilisation works to the base of the tower houseContinue reading “Barntown Castle is made safe again”
Save Barntown Castle campaign
By Dan Walsh Barntown Castle has weathered many storms for centuries, but in the 21st century the structure is in a very vulnerable state and to prevent inevitable collapse and destruction, essential remediation works are a matter of the utmost urgency. Fortunately, Barntown Heritage Group, working in partnership with the landowner, are working towards carryingContinue reading “Save Barntown Castle campaign”
Barrow bridge heritage needs debate?
By Dan Walsh Speculation about the future of the Barrow Railway Bridge at Great Island, Campile, has been gaining media coverage, however, there appears to be extraordinarily little information emanating from official sources or debate from local public representatives. This amazing bridge in a remote location is an engineering feat and part of early-20th centuryContinue reading “Barrow bridge heritage needs debate?”
When the pilgrims came to Oylegate
By Dan Walsh Many years ago I picked up a booklet called Through the Garden of Ireland for the 1915 season and it described itself as “the official handbook of the Dublin and South-Eastern Railway” and I came across an amazing description of miraculous events occurring at St. David’s Well at Ballinaslaney, Oylegate. Earlier todayContinue reading “When the pilgrims came to Oylegate”
Reading about the Cistercians!
By Dan Walsh Founded in 1210, Dunbrody Abbey is one of the finest examples of a Cistercian monastery in Ireland and today the abbey features a modern visitor centre and has plenty to offer visitors at Campile. Dunbrody Abbey and Visitor Centre is built on the site of one of the most impressive of ruinedContinue reading “Reading about the Cistercians!”
Life and Times of Eileen Gray of Brownswood
By Dan Walsh The birthplace of Wexford born Eileen Gray, the pioneering modern architect, designer and artist, continues to be witness to the effects of her creative force and news of the online webiner“Design as Agency in the World”- The Spirit of Eileen Gray lives on at Brownswood House takes place on Wednesday, May 19th, 11Continue reading “Life and Times of Eileen Gray of Brownswood”
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