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January 11, 2022January 11, 2022

Thomas ‘Bloody Job’ Dixon: The Tyrant Of The Wexford Republic

Here in Wexford we have a great deal of admiration for the rebellion of 1798 and rightfully so... For the most part, the rebellion was…

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September 13, 2021September 30, 2021

The Commodore on Wexford’s Quay: The Man Behind The Statue

For all who pass through the quay on Wexford the statue of Commodore John Barry has become a familiar, comforting sight, and a symbol of home at the beating heart of Wexford town... The looming statue of Barry has become an icon of sorts as he stands on his pedestal gazing out at the steadily …

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