Download or read book Fascinating Wexford History written by Des Kiely and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fascinating Wexford History written by Des Kiely and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fascinating Wexford History written by Des Kiely and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fascinating Wexford History written by Des Kiely and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another fascinating collection of County Wexford historical events, spanning twelve centuries. From Viking settlements in the early 9th century to the murder by the IRA of a Wexford garda--an All-Ireland hurling champion--in 1980. Brushes with the paranormal: an exorcism in Killinick that caused a child's death. A case of witchcraft in Wexford town--and a visit from the Devil himself to the Hook Peninsula. Intriguing stories of heroes and victims of both World Wars, and the plight of Wexford slave labourers in a Nazi concentration camp. Detailed accounts of six Wexford people who sailed on the Titanic, legends of pirates on the Hook and brutal murders in the county. All in all, a heady brew for lovers of Irish history.
Download or read book Fascinating Wexford History written by Des Kiely and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The final volume in the series featuring more intriguing stories from days gone by in County Wexford. A Wexford convict's own story of transportation to Botany Bay. The grisly murder with a pitchfork of man by his own son near Newtownbarry (Bunclody). Evidence that one the crew of a Luftwaffe bomber that crash-landed at Carnesore may have been Jewish. Chris de Burgh's formative years living in Bargy Castle. In the 1950s his parents worked for British Intelligence until their work was betrayed by the infamous spy, Kim Philby. Camolin-born cabbie who was the getaway driver in the Phoenix Park murders. A convicted killer from Duncannon who survived the Titanic tragedy. The story of Wexford's patron saint: Ibar of Begerin Island. 'The Bettyville Tragedy' - an elderly couple battered to death outside Wexford town. The Pierce bicycle, Wexford-built motor cars, Ireland's first cement factory. The Boston builder of Wexford's wooden bridges. And much, much more..." -- Back cover.
Download or read book Little Book of Wexford written by Nicky Rossiter and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Wexford is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Wexford.Funny, fast-paced and fact-packed, here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants and strange traditions alongside details of its flora and fauna, sporting heritage and of course it literary traditions.A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient country.
Download or read book The Little Book of County Wexford written by Nicky Rossiter and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of County Wexford is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange, entertaining and often-overlooked facts about one of Ireland’s most historic counties.This selection, compiled over many years of research, includes little-known facts about Wexford’s quaint villages and bustling towns, its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women, its music and poetry, and the events that have shaped it.A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of the Model County.
Download or read book History of the Town and County of Wexford 1904 written by Philip Herbert Hore and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 Edition.
Download or read book Famous Wexfordians written by Liam Gaul and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2019-05-06 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has been written and reported on the broad canvas of the history of County Wexford over the centuries, but Famous Wexfordians seeks to revitalise interest in some of the principal players that have almost faded into obscurity. This book tells the story of maritime adventurers, sports personalities, artists, musicians, soldiers, political eladers and princes of the Church, who have all left an indelible mark on the south-east corner of Ireland. Author Liam Gaul offers a thorough and absorbing account of Wexford's lesser-known history through these who have lived in and visited the county.
Download or read book Famous Wexford People in History written by Des Kiely and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bringing history to life with accounts of 50 famous people who were born in Wexford, a county steeped in history."--Back cover.
Download or read book Famous Wexford People in History written by Des Kiely and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Town and County of Wexford written by Herbert F. Hore and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of County Wexford written by Nicholas Furlong and published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd. This book was released on 2003-10-23 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with vitality and information, Nicholas Furlong's comprehensive A History of County Wexford is an indispensable guide to Wexford's history, culture and people. Furlong starts with Wexford's first settlement and tells the story of Wexford up to the present day, looking at its Gaelic origins, its turbulence during Cromwellian times and its pivotal role in 1798. County Wexford lies in the south eastern corner of Ireland. 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. The River Slaney flows diagonally through the centre, dividing the county north and south. First settled seven thousand years ago, the county has hosted a variety of cultures from Celts to Vikings, Flemish and Normans to English. Historically, it maintained a social, confessional and ethnic mix of populations that was more varied than most other parts of the island. Because of its key strategic position, it has always been militarily important and was the focus of the great rebellion of 1798, the most bloody conflict in modern Irish history. Nicholas Furlong traces the history of the county from its earliest settlements through its Gaelic, Christian, Norse and Norman phases of life to the turbulence of the Elizabethan and Cromwellian regimes. He brings the reader through the great upheaval of 1798 and the institutional revival of Catholicism in the nineteenth century, which was particularly focused on County Wexford. He details the continued prosperity of the county throughout modern times. Driven by the sporting and cultural revival of the 1950s – the birth of the Wexford Opera Festival and the legendary hurling team of that era – Wexford has today built itself into the nation's holiday playground and a vital European transport hub. A History of County Wexford: Table of Contents - County Wexford's First Humans - The Celts and the Age of Iron - The Dawn of Christianity - The Kingdom of Uí Chennselaig - Uí Chennselaig Expands, Norsemen Land - The Vikings in Wexford - Years of Power - Dermot, King of Leinster - The Market for Swords - The New Foreigners - Infestation and Restoration - Art Mór MacMurrough Kavanagh - The World Changes - Havoc and War - From Cromwell to William - Two Kings, Two Bishops - Revolution - A Final Solution - Less Turbulent Years - The Technology Age - War and Peace - ConsolidationEpilogue Our Homeland
Download or read book Wexford History and Society written by Kevin Whelan and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lost Wexford written by Nicky Rossiter and published by History Press. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the years trades, streets, buildings, shops and a myriad of other items have gone from Wexford's landscape. However, this book recalls not only these physical losses but also includes the many items of culture, local lore and other ephemeral heritage that disappears by the week.With chapters on industry, religious practices, entertainment and Wexford characters, this fascinating compendium this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this maritime town.
Download or read book Ireland s Forgotten Past A History of the Overlooked and Disremembered written by Turtle Bunbury and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume delves into Ireland’s forgotten history bringing to light some of the most colorful characters and intriguing episodes of the country’s long history. Ireland is approximately the size of the state of Indiana, yet this small country boasts an extensive, rich, and fascinating history. Ireland’s Forgotten Past is an alternative history that covers 13,000 years in 36 stories that are often left out of history books. Among the characters in these absorbing accounts are a pair of ill- fated prehistoric chieftains, a psychopathic Viking, a gallant Norman knight, a dazzling English traitor, an ingenious tailor, an outstanding war-horse, a brothel queen, an insanely prolific sculptor, and a randy prince. This volume offers a succinct account of the Stone Age and Bronze Age, as well as insights into the Bell-Beakers, the Romans, and the Knights Templar. Historian Turtle Bunbury writes a gently off-beat take on monumental events like the Wars of the Roses, the Tudor Conquest and the Battle of the Boyne, as well as the Home Rule campaign and the Great War. Ireland’s Forgotten Past adds color to the existing histories of the country by focusing on the unique characters and intriguing events. This volume will delight anyone interested in the rich untold history of Ireland.
