by admin | May 10, 2022 | Blogs, Culture, history
William Marshal 1147-1219 Founder of New Ross , The Hook Lighthouse and Numerous other important structures which are still standing today. William Marshal :- Politician, Baron, Magna Carta, Regent of the Realm, Earl of Pembroke, Knight Templar, The greatest Knight of...
by admin | Oct 6, 2021 | Blogs, Culture, history
It is not unusual for us, as we go about our business around the town to spot a visitor standing before the Tholsel and gazing up in wonderment at the defiant figure atop the plinth on the opposite side of the street. How many of us could enlighten visitors should...
by admin | Feb 4, 2020 | Culture, history, Travelling
The Norman Way – Visit New Ross, Co. Wexford A Brief Summary In 1166, Diarmait Mac Murchada was ousted as King of Leinster, fled Ireland and sought help from Henry II. Henry gave Diarmait permission to recruit mercenaries and authorised his subjects to help...
by admin | Jun 26, 2019 | Culture, history
The naming of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge Ireland’s longest bridge will finally be joined next month with 66 per cent of the new bridge is in Co. Wexford, meeting the land just a few kilometres from the Kennedy homestead in Dunganstown. The remaining 33...