Thursday, March 31, 2011

Oulert Hill



Rebels under the leadership of Fr. John Murphy occupied Oulert Hill on 27th May. The militia assembled at the base of the hill and, contrary to orders, they advanced up the hill without waiting for artillery support. The rebels set up an ambush and killed many of them. Only 4 members of the militia escaped.


















Tulach a' tSolais is the name of the above monument. It was built in 1999 by Roland Tallon and Michael Warren. It is situated on top of Oulert Hill beside the original monument which is pictured above with the cross on top.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Foulkesmill


The Battle of Foulkesmill took place on 20th June. The result was a British Victory.
This monument is located at Horetown North which is North East of Foulkesmill. Foulkesmill is located South of the N25 approximately half way between Wexford town and New Ross.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Enniscorthy

Market Square
 Father John Murphy and a Rebel


Enniscorthy Bridge
The Battle of Enniscorthy took place on 28th May 1798. It started when the rebels drove cattle through Duffry gate causing disorder and confusion. It concluded with a United Irish victory when the loyalists fled to Wexford.

Part of Duffry Gate near St. Aidan's Cathedral
Second part of Duffry Gate near Pettit's Super Valu

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Evoy's Forge




Evoy's Forge is located near Old Ross off the N25 between New Ross and Wexford Town

Inscription on the plaque:
"This Forge was one of the principal Pike making forges for the United Irish Insurgents during the 1798 Rebellion. It was restored by Carrigbyrne '98 Committee as a memorial to all the blacksmiths who forged pikes in 1798. Cóiríodh an chéarta seo in ómós do ghaibhne Uilig 1798"







Monday, February 21, 2011

Three Bullet Gate New Ross


Three Bullet gate is located at the junction of Neville Street and Town Wall, New Ross. The battle of New Ross took place on 5th June. It concluded in a British Victory.

Fuascailt


 'Fuascailt' is located on the N25 road between Wexford town and New Ross near the Wexford town end. It was unveiled in November 1998 and nearby is Church meadow where 80 men from the Royal Artillery and the Meath Militia who fought in the rebellion are buried