The historic town of enniscorthy is situated in the centre of county wexford, also known as irelands sunny southeast. This is a gift of a book for wexford people, certainly, and for historians. History of wilton castle wilton castle, enniscorthy, co. During the elizabethan plantations the castle was owned by sir henry wallop, who extended and refurbished the castle extensively. The man who made ireland by tim pat coogan, how the irish saved civilization. The present castle was built in the 1580s by henry wallop and is probably modelled on the much older castle at ferns. His book, a tour in ireland, 17761779, includes many details on county wexford which he visited during that time. Wexford and includes full names where possible, the year of birth, and the quarter in which the birth occurred. May 16 1794 june 10 1804 also in transcript mar 1 1806 may 23 1816 also in transcript june 2 1816 dec 31 1835 also in transcript. Out of his experience in barcelona be produced two books, the novel the south shortlisted for the whitbread first novel award and winner of the irish times aer lingus first fiction award and homage.
Documenting the history and development of county wexford. County wexfords secondlargest town, enniscorthy inis coirthaidh has a warren of steep streets descending from augustus pugins cathedral to a norman castle and the river slaney. Wexford wexford, enniscorthy, gorey, new ross detail the weekly administration of the institution, including the dietary provision. Contae loch garman is a county located in the southeast of republic of ireland, in the province of leinster. County wexford, ireland genealogy familysearch wiki. The river slaney flows diagonally through the centre, dividing the county north and south. A searchable index of all available birth records is available here. The republican tricolour flew for a week over enniscorthy in 1916, this article recalls these little known events. Enniscorthy castle 2020 all you need to know before you go. He writes in a breezy, readable style and covers the subject thoroughly. This online version of bassetts wexford county guide and directory is designed primarily as a genealogical research tool and therefore the numerous advertisements in the original book, many full page, and quite a few illustrated, have been. Arthur young travelled throughout ireland at this period. Enniscorthy castle 2020 all you need to know before you. The town is inextricably linked to some of the fiercest fighting of the 1798 rising, when rebels captured the town and set up camp at vinegar hill.
Wexford is named after the city of wexford which was. Enniscorthy is an attractive town situated on the banks of the river slaney. Explanation of and the names of districts for every county, plus link to find townland names in 1851. It began as a norman settlement and is now most famous for its role in the 1798 rebellion in ireland where the odd looking and famous vinegar hill which overlooks the town, served as the camp and headquarters for the rebels. Enniscorthy irelands most chilling poltergeist tale. The grand old lady of castle street is a theater and town hall built in 1892 at the behest of the roman catholic administrator of st aidans parish, reverend william fortune.
Although wilton castle endured many turbulent years, in 1923 it was burnt to the ground by arsonists. Our collections digital wexford borough council minute books wbc minute books vols. Join our mailing list below and well keep you up to date each month. Colm toibin, born may 30, 1955, enniscorthy, county wexford, ireland, irish author of such notable works as brooklyn 2009, a love story. It is bounded to the west by the river barrow and the blackstairs mountains, to the north by the wicklow mountains and by the sea on the other two sides. Bookshops in wexford, bookshops in wicklow, bookshops in ireland, bookshop, secondhand and rare books, gorey, county wexford. It takes its name from the principal town, wexford, named waesfjord by the vikings meaning inlet fjord of the mudflats in the old norse language. Guide to county wexford ancestry, family history and genealogy. Entitled a new map of the county of wexford from actual survey by valentine gill, it was published by gill, a surveyor of lands from enniscorthy, co. Enniscorthy travel county wexford, ireland lonely planet. Sport and ireland demonstrates that there are aspects of irelands sporting history that are uniquely irish and are defined by the peculiarities of life on a small island on the edge of europe. Colm toibin traces the story of a town the irish times. Enniscorthy images of ireland by dan walsh compiler isbn. This online version of bassetts wexford county guide and directory is designed primarily as a genealogical research tool and therefore the numerous advertisements in the original book, many full page, and quite a few illustrated, have been excluded.
Enniscorthy, a corporate, market, and posttown, and a parish called st. A press recording remains of the story and this is the extract that appeared in the irish times, 7th march, 1923. My 3x great grandparents has their address on their childs baptism record in april 1846 being poor house. The placenames database of ireland sheds no light on the origins of the towns name. In 1793 a serious incident took place near wexford town. Workhouseboard of guardian records minute books for the four workhouses in co. Inis corthaidh is the secondlargest town in county wexford, ireland. If you really want a peek back into irelands history, enniscorthy castle should be a must visit for you. Enniscorthy castle was burned down by the earl of kildare in 1569. Enniscorthy historical reenactment society home facebook.
Alcock, about three miles from enniscorthy, was burned by armed men on monday night. View all hotels near enniscorthy castle on tripadvisor. County wexford lies in the south eastern corner of ireland. Zozimus bookshop, gorey county wexford, rare and secondhand. Enniscorthy historical reenactment society is a nonprofit organisation whose objective is. Dont just visit irelands ancient east when you can live it. Jan 01, 2003 county wexford lies in the south eastern corner of ireland. Colm toibin is an irish novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, journalist, critic, and poet. I am wondering if there are records of admission or similar records and information for those who spent time at the poor house in enniscorthy, wexford which i can possibly get a copy of. The 10 best things to do in enniscorthy 2020 with photos. Ballinkeele house selfcatering holiday homes enniscorthy. The site for many a bloody battle, the castle held an important position in many rebellions, especially the one in 1798.
Enniscorthy historical reenactment society is a nonprofit organisation whose objective is to promote all aspects of. Using large information panels, maps and artists impressions, the ground floor relates the history of enniscorthy from when it was the seat of irish kings to the arrival of the normans and beyond. A comprehensive history of the workhouse by peter higginbotham. This norman castle in ireland dates back as far as 1190s by anglo norman knight. Wexford is part of the province of leinster on the southeast coast of ireland. In 1778, the colclough family formed the first volunteer company in ireland, at enniscorthy. At the 2016 census, the population of the town and environs increased 11,381. Patrick tobin took part in the 1916 rebellion in enniscorthy and was subsequently interned in frongoch in wales. Free internet and wifi adult lending and reference search the online catalogue. May 16 1794 june 10 1804 also in transcript mar 1 1806 may 23 1816 also in transcript june 2 1816. This is the first history of sport in ireland, locating the history of sport within irish political, social, and cultural history, and within the global history of sport. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in enniscorthy, ireland on tripadvisor.
A thriving market town, it is dominated by enniscorthy castle this impressive norman castle dates from 1205 and was a private dwelling until 1951. Its corporation was to consist of a portreeve, 12 free burgesses and a commonalty. Marys, enniscorthy, in the barony of scarawalsh, county of wexford, and province of leinster, from a topographical dictionary of ireland by samuel lewis, 1837. In 1581, queen elizabeth i handed the land to edmund spenser.
In this book foley constantly engages the eye, marrying text to a. Wexford, in august 1811 and concentrated primarily on showing the location of people connected with the 1798 rebellion. He studied at university college dublin and lived in barcelona between 1975 and 1978. Enniscorthy castle official website, co wexford history. Dont just visit ireland s ancient east when you can live it. Enniscorthy a history,edited and introduced by colm toibin, with. The athenaeum is a nineteenthcentury architectural gem tucked away on a traditional terraced street in enniscorthy. Enniscorthy topographical dictionary of ireland 1837. Dating back to 1205, this castle was built by the deprendergasts.
His personal notes and work books reside at the national library of ireland. The 1916 rebellion began in enniscorthy in the early morning on the thursday of easter week, with the athenaeum, a building close to the castle in the centre of the town, as headquarters. The castle also houses exhibitions dedicated to the acclaimed architect and designer eileen gray and colm toibins brooklyn. Some of the major holdings in wexford county archive that may be relevant to your family history include. History of enniscorthy castle in ireland dates back to. This page features civil birth records for the district of enniscorthy in co. The electors were the portreeve and 12 free burgesses. Senan, the town is famous for being the site of many a historic event, including the battle of vinegar hill which took place during the 1798 rebellion. Enniscorthy castle is situated in enniscorthy, county wexford. The directories are naturally an invaluable resource for those tracing family history.
When he returned to ireland in 1978 he worked as a journalist for in dublin. Ballinkeele offers country house selfcatering accommodation in county wexford in stunning surroundings, sleeping up to 15 in 7 bedrooms. Wexford bibliography enniscorthy poor law union was formally declared on the 22nd january 1840 and covered an area of 300 square miles. Aug 19, 20 the historic town of enniscorthy is situated in the centre of county wexford, also known as irelands sunny southeast. If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland. See what events and activities are on in enniscorthy library. Enniscorthy castle is situated in enniscorthy, county wexford, ireland. Enniscorthy enniscorthy is a town in county wexford situated on the river slaney.
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