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Barry Lacey

@barry_lacey_

Archaeologist and Wexfordian.

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March 1923 saw the highest number of casualties in the civil war in Wexford that year. This Friday I'll be recounting some of those incidents including official executions at Wexford Gaol and the shooting dead of three Free State soilders in Adamstown in alleged reprisals.

March 1923 saw the highest number of casualties in the civil war in Wexford that year. This Friday I'll be recounting some of those incidents including official executions at Wexford Gaol and the shooting dead of three Free State soilders in Adamstown in alleged reprisals.
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Reflections on the Irish Civil War in County Wexford from March 1923. Join us on our YouTube channel on Friday, 24th March for this online presentation - youtube.com/c/WexfordPubli… #DecadeOfCentenaries2023 Barry Lacey

Reflections on the Irish Civil War in County Wexford from March 1923.

Join us on our YouTube channel on Friday, 24th March for this online presentation - youtube.com/c/WexfordPubli…

#DecadeOfCentenaries2023 <a href="/Barry_Lacey_/">Barry Lacey</a>
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#OnThisDay in 1923 four anti-treaty IRA men Denis Lacey, John Lacy, John O Connor and Martin Nolan were shot dead by National Army troops whom came across them searching for irregulars following an ambush nearby at Kyle Cross. The incident is known as the Crory Lane ambush

#OnThisDay  in 1923 four anti-treaty IRA men Denis Lacey, John Lacy, John O Connor and Martin Nolan were shot dead by National Army troops whom came across them searching for irregulars following  an ambush nearby at Kyle Cross. The incident is known as the Crory Lane ambush
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#OnThisDay 1923 in county Wexford Michael Furlong (20) was shot by National troops near Adamstown. A jury inquest found he died from a gunshot wound inflicted by the military in the discharge of their duty owing to the deceased failing to halt when called upon.

#OnThisDay 1923 in county Wexford Michael Furlong  (20) was shot by National troops near Adamstown.  A jury inquest found he died from a gunshot wound inflicted by the military in the discharge of their duty owing to the deceased failing to halt when called upon.
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For those interested in the civil war events of 100 years in Wexford 'It happened in March 23' recounts the people and incidents of March 1923. Produced for Wexford Libraries Wexford County Council as part of the decade of centenaries youtube.com/watch?v=LioKIr… #Wexford

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Enjoy the 'Discovering Medieval Ferns' blog series' latest edition by Wexfords historian-in-residence, Barry Lacey! 👉iafs.ie/discovering-me… Explore the changing medieval monastic boundaries of St Aidan's monastery at Ferns Thanks to Ancient Connections for supporting this series

Enjoy the 'Discovering Medieval Ferns' blog series' latest edition by Wexfords historian-in-residence, Barry Lacey!
👉iafs.ie/discovering-me…

Explore the changing medieval monastic boundaries of St Aidan's monastery at Ferns

Thanks to <a href="/AncientConnect1/">Ancient Connections</a> for supporting this series
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We visit some community projects including the old Ballycarney Post office in County Wexford which has been brought back to life & is now centre of village life once again The Old Post Office Ballycarney on #RTENationwide Monday 15th May RTÉ One 7pm #WexfordHour @DeptRCD @ruralnetwork RTÉ RT

We visit some community projects including the old Ballycarney Post office in County Wexford which has been brought back to life &amp; is now centre of village life once again <a href="/BallycarneyPO/">The Old Post Office Ballycarney</a> on #RTENationwide Monday 15th May <a href="/RTEOne/">RTÉ One</a> 7pm <a href="/WexfordHour/">#WexfordHour</a> @DeptRCD @ruralnetwork <a href="/rte/">RTÉ</a>  RT
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Serving the community once more - we visit the old Ballycarney post office in Co Wexford which has been rebuilt by a local family who now share it with the whole community on #RTENationwide Monday 15th May RTÉ One 7pm RTÉ #WexfordHour South East Radio Brian Walsh Wexford Weekly RT

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Delighted to receive a copy of the new 'Discovering Medieval Ferns' in the post today and to have been able to contribute to this research. A fitting legacy for the Ancient Connections Project @IrishArchaeo Ancient Connections Wexford County Council

Delighted to receive a copy of the new  'Discovering Medieval Ferns' in the post today and to have been able to contribute to this research. A fitting legacy for the Ancient Connections Project @IrishArchaeo <a href="/AncientConnect1/">Ancient Connections</a> <a href="/wexfordcoco/">Wexford County Council</a>
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Will Derham HISTORY Custom House Visitor Centre Waiting at the bus stop just down from Tara Street station last week. I had to squeeze in Liberty Hall to show a relative the closeness of both buildings.

<a href="/w_derham/">Will Derham</a> <a href="/HISTORY/">HISTORY</a> <a href="/customhouseopw/">Custom House Visitor Centre</a> Waiting at the bus stop just down from Tara Street station last week. I had to squeeze in Liberty Hall to show a relative the closeness of both buildings.
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Delighted to have been able to contribute to this episode of Nationwide focusing on Ballyrankin house, the first of the big houses to be destroyed in Wexford during the revolutionary period. Thanks to Dr Ida Milne putting a focus on this local gem and the owner David Skrine

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Ever wondered what ordinary life was like for many in 1923? This project provides an insight into the social history of county wexford with research based upon articles from the Enniscorthy Echo. Wexford Libraries #wexford youtu.be/B6Lsqlkc_z0?si…

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A GOOD READ! Over the next few weeks this page will be sharing some of the many publications relating to county Wexford's heritage covering everything from 1798, archaeology, History, Architecture and more! Keep an eye on this spot.#wexford

A GOOD READ!
Over the next few weeks this page will be sharing some of the many publications relating to county Wexford's heritage covering everything from 1798, archaeology, History, Architecture and more! Keep an eye on this spot.#wexford
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A big thanks to Anne Cassin and cameraman Mark from RTE Nationwide who dropped by for an update on l repair works since fire struck the cottage back in April this year. It will be aired on August 21st. Don't forget to tune in! #rte #nationwide

A big thanks to Anne Cassin and cameraman Mark from RTE Nationwide who dropped by for an update on l repair works since fire struck the cottage back in April this year. It will be aired on August 21st. Don't forget to tune in! #rte #nationwide