At Geneva Barracks that young man diedAnd at Passage they have his body laidGood people who live in peace and joyBreathe a prayer, shed a tear for the Croppy Boy. By Dan Walsh who attended ‘By Hooke or by Crooke’ Inspired by a stirring ballad, organised with passion and pride, and held in atrocious weatherContinue reading “The Croppy Boy remembered with pike and song”
Tag Archives: History and Heritage
Book tells the story of Coollattin
By Dan Walsh at Coollattin House The history and heritage of Coollattin House, soon to be located in the new Wicklow-Wexford electoral constituency, is one of the finest country houses anywhere in the country and it is destined for further fame following the launch of Kevin Lee’s brilliant book, Coollattin, in the presence of anContinue reading “Book tells the story of Coollattin”
Blackwater Parish Journal launch
By Dan Walsh at Blackwater A capacity crowd packed into the Heritage Room at Blackwater Community Hall last night (Saturday) for the launch of the 11th Blackwater Parish Journal and the first one post-Covid edition and it was warmly welcomed. The privilege of launching the Journal was afforded to David Keating who made the longContinue reading “Blackwater Parish Journal launch”
New Map Room opening at Monksgrange
By Dan Walsh As part of the programme for National Heritage Week, Monksgrange Archives are hosting lecture programme Heritage Afternoon at Monksgrange, Rathnure, next Sunday starting at 2pm, where most focus is reserved on the opening of the archive’s new Map Room displaying the large plan chest funded last year by the Heritage Council. TheContinue reading “New Map Room opening at Monksgrange”
New dolmen trail opens
By Dan Walsh The Ballybrittas Dolmen Trail, located on Bree Hill was officially opened last Sunday by Cllr. John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council. The dolmen dates from the neolithic period (4000 – 2500 BC) and is probably Wexford’s oldest standing structure. The Tomb consists of two large portal stones and a backstoneContinue reading “New dolmen trail opens”
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”
New addition to Bree Hill Walking Trails
By Dan Walsh on Bree Hill Ballybrittas Dolmen, hiding low down on the western slope of Bree Hill, dates from around 1800 BC, and far and away the oldest man-made building in Co. Wexford and next Sunday it takes on a new identity when the Ballybrittas Dolman Trail is officially opened to the public. ItContinue reading “New addition to Bree Hill Walking Trails”
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”
Ballyellis 1798 ambush commemoration
By Dan Walsh at Ballyellis Marking the 225th anniversary of the Rebellion of 1798 a commemoration will take place next Sunday at the site of an ambush marked by a memorial on the R725 Gorey-Carnew road close to the Wexford-Wicklow border and the organisers welcome everybody who may wish to attend. Events will commence withContinue reading “Ballyellis 1798 ambush commemoration”
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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