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Vicious racism brings shame on community

... Two years ago, we commemorated the failed revolution of the United Irishmen. Maybe some of those who paraded their racism in Rosslare marched with their imitation pikes. The United Irishmen sought liberty, equality, and fraternity. Whatever about our ...

Published: Wednesday 19 April 2000
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 441 | Page: 20 | Tags: none

'9B bi-centenary and it attracted major funding from the Office of Public Works. The first sod was turned ..

... completed last year. The site chosen for mound of light is just about perfect, atop Oulart Hill, scene of the first great United Irishmen victory of the rebellion of 1798. The land high on the ridge was acquired from James and Cathy Dempsey. It is easily ...

Published: Wednesday 14 June 2000
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 162 | Page: 20 | Tags: none

Events of 1798 lend fame to the village

... ago which still lend fame to Oulart, the place where the North Cork militia were put to rout in the early days of the United Irishmen insurrection. In more recent times, the hurling team, a joint effort with the half-parish of The Ballagh, has also forced ...

Published: Wednesday 14 June 2000
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 300 | Page: 20 | Tags: none

Byrne led 1798 delegation to Newfoundland

... of the ancient and historic links between New Ross and Newfoundland. Newfoundland indeed offers a safe haven to many united Irishmen in the aftermath of the rising 011798. Minister Byrne led the delegation to a celebration dinner in City Hall housed by ...

Published: Wednesday 28 June 2000
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 246 | Page: 28 | Tags: none

Le °noir a thabhairt d'fbir agus do mhna na hEireann a cailleadh i gcathanna ata thart no ar seirbhfs leis

... theastafonn uatha bheith i lithair. National Day of Commemoration Ceremony To honour all those Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations will be held on Sunday, 9 July, 2000 in the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham at 11.30 ...

Published: Wednesday 05 July 2000
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Advertisement | Words: 115 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

Museums in international partnership

... the rebels of 1798. And, as a devout student of Irish history, he was captivated by being able to look at the sword of United Irishmen leader Bagenal Harvey, which is a cherished part of the Castle collection. It has taken him five years to build his vision ...

Published: Wednesday 30 August 2000
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 354 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

Bernard says farewell to the 1798 centre

... 'retirement' function was a tribute to the mild-mannered man who made such a major contribution to the bicentenary of the United Irishmen rebellion. Among those who paid tributes were Enniscorthy U.D.C. chairman, Sean Og Doyle; Comoradh chairman, Peter Byrne; ...

Published: Wednesday 06 December 2000
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 598 | Page: 19 | Tags: none

Ballywilliam man takes reins New '9B Centre manager aims to boost business

... which was opened by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern as part of the programme of commemoration to mark the bicentenary of the United Irishmen rebellion. Seamus Doran takes over from Bernard Browne who announced his resignation late last year, and the centre has ...

Published: Wednesday 28 March 2001
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 364 | Page: 19 | Tags: none

Great hardships in hostile times

... wounded. Rev John Redmond, who took up duty in Clough (near Gorey) after ordination in Salamanca, was opposed to the United Irishmen and refused to hear the confession of any of its members. He was on friendly terms with the local landlord and Yeoman ...

Published: Wednesday 11 April 2001
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1234 | Page: 21 | Tags: none

Le °noir a thabhairt d'fhir agus do mhni na htireann a cailleadh i gcathanna ad than no ar seirbhis leis

... theastalonn uatha bheith i !khan. National Day of Commemoration Ceremony To honour all those Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations will be held on Sunday, 8 July, 2001 in the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham at 11.30 ...

Published: Wednesday 04 July 2001
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Advertisement | Words: 115 | Page: 29 | Tags: none

Double celebration for Ross family

... Kelly, the famous rebel famed in song as 'Kelly, the Boy from Killanne' plotted revolution with other members of the United Irishmen in the 17905. Also for sale was the function room/night club with its gas fired kitchen, as well as six bedroomed living ...

Published: Wednesday 15 May 2002
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 313 | Page: 64 | Tags: none

History will be kind to Keano

... excellent Green and Red series on Irishmen who have played for Manchester United and Liverpool, it included a segment where Best reflected on that period of the early 1970 s where everything was going wrong for Manchester United, and where he came and went ...

Published: Wednesday 29 May 2002
Newspaper: Wexford People
County: Wexford, Republic of Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 657 | Page: 94 | Tags: none