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”
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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”
Kilmore Quay lays wreath at 1798 memorial
By Dan Walsh A series of events have taken place in Kilmore Quay to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rising commencing with an impressive oration delivered by Cllr Lisa McDonald, Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, who outlined how “the ideals of the United Irishmen of 1798 are so relevant and meaningful to thisContinue reading “Kilmore Quay lays wreath at 1798 memorial”
All Roads lead to Ballygullen
By Dan Walsh at Ballygullen The 225th 1798 Rebellion commemorations are ending as the events have moved on from Boolavogue and Oulart, Ballymurn and Killanne, The Three Rocks outside Wexford town on Forth Mountain, the Battle of Ross and the internationally famous Vinegar Hill as the survivors who fought for their freedom exited the countyContinue reading “All Roads lead to Ballygullen”
Ballymurn commemorates 1798
By Dan Walsh at Ballymurn Focus on the 225th anniversary commemorations of the 1798 Rebellion switched to Ballymurn today (Sunday) where wreath laying and commemoration in words and song took place at memorials around the village. St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin, first led a march, accompanied by a banner carried by Wesley and Saoirse CourtneyContinue reading “Ballymurn commemorates 1798”
Remembering ‘John Kelly the Boy from Killanne’
By Dan Walsh at Killanne Legendary writer PJ McCall immortalised ‘John Kelly, the Boy from Killanne’ in his writings, and at the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion commemorations in Killanne today (Sunday) Willie Moore, with the support of local children, gave a precious rendition of the special ballad as wreaths were laid at aContinue reading “Remembering ‘John Kelly the Boy from Killanne’”
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