Wexford Infirmary

A photograph of the location where the Wexford Infirmary was once located (Hill Street). A commemorative plaque on the wall reads:

On this site stood Wexford Infirmary. It was used as a hospital for the wounded United Irish insurgents throughout the rising in May and June of 1798. Following the capture of Wexford by Crown forces on the 21st of June, 1798, the hospital, containing the wounded, was set on fire by troops under the command of General Gerard Lake. 57 wounded insurgents lost their lives. Ard dheis lamh de go raibh siad uile.

Wexford Infirmary

Nowadays, the area is used as a car park.

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