Rev. Patrick Browne, C.C.

A photograph of the grave of Rev. Patrick Browne, C.C. Situated at Barntown Church (official name: St. Alphonsus' church) in County Wexford:



It reads:

Erected to the memory of Rev. P. Browne C.C. Curate of this parish from 1st Dec 1932 to the day of his death 21st Feb 1944 at the age of 52 years. May he rest in peace.

Rev. Browne C.C. was born in Ballywilliam in County Wexford. He was the last priest to die while serving in the curacy of St. Alphonsus' church.

Mural Towers in Wexford.

Photographs of some of the mural towers in Wexford Town, which were built by the Normans. These towers were built because they made it easier for the town's garrison to defend lengthy stretches of the town's wall.

There are two distinct styles of mural towers - both of which can be seen in Wexford.

Rectangular Mural Tower - The first towers were rectangular in shape. This one can be found in the car park of Rowe Street Church.



Another shot:



Cylindrical Mural Tower - Later, the Normans began to favour a cylindrical shape. This one can be seen in an amenity area that connects Upper George's Street with Westgate Park. This particular walkway also brings you to Westgate Tower.



The fact that Wexford has two distinct styles tells us that the southern half of the wall (between Rowe Street Church and Barrack Street) was probably built before the northern half (Cornmarket to Westgate). This would help to explain why the northern parts of the wall are in a better condition.

County Hall, Wexford

A photograph of the County Hall building in Wexford Town. Located on Hill Street and Spawell Road. In the past, the building was used for various administrative purposes. It was home to the Wexford County Council until the new building in Carricklawn was built. It was also used by the Wexford District Court, as well as the Motor Tax Office. More recently, it has been occupied by the Wexford Chamber of Commerce and the Wexford Campus School of Art Design. In the 1800s, the grounds were apart of Wexford Gaol.

This photograph was taken on Saturday, the 30th of August, 2014.

Railway Sheds

The old railway sheds, which are situated inside the grounds of Wexford Train Station. Visible from Redmond Place (these sheds have shown up in photographs that were taken before Wexford Bridge even existed, so they must be pretty old). The building to the far right is operated by the RNLI.

Strandfield House, Wexford

A photograph of the old Strandfield House building, which is situated inside the recently-constructed housing estate of Strandfield Manor on Spawell Road, Wexford. The house appears on maps dating back to the 1800s. Currently unoccupied.

Taken on the 14th of June, 2015.

St. Mary Magdalene's Graveyard

A photograph of the St. Mary Magdalene graveyard in Maudlintown, Wexford. Unfortunately, the public can no longer gain access to the grounds. The site was home to an ancient church and leper hospital up until the 1600s. After Cromwell took over Wexford, several Catholic churches in the area were sacked for their building materials.

High Cross

A photograph of a Celtic High Cross. This reconstruction can be found inside the grounds of the Irish National Heritage Park in Wexford; opposite the monastery. These were Christian structures that were heavily decorated with various colours and imagery of religious figures. Sometimes, these are referred to as Standing Crosses.

Clochán

A photograph of a reconstructed Clochán; as found in the Irish National Heritage Park in Wexford. These bee-hive shaped stone huts were popular on the south-western coast of Ireland. In many cases, they were used as the living quarters for Christian monasteries and churches. This was snapped in May of 2015.

Metalworker's House

A photograph of the "Metalworker's House" in the Irish National Heritage Park in Wexford. This is the last remaining structure of the original Crannog that was built back in 1987. The hut is being allowed to slip into decay so that they can learn more about how long these kind of huts would have lasted before they needed repair or became inhabitable.

Fulacht fiadh

A photograph of a reconstruction of a Fulacht fiadh, which was a bronze age "outdoor kitchen" that was used to boil meat. It worked by lowering piping hot stones into a pit of water. These stones heated up the water and brought it to boiling point. Experts also believe that the Fulacht fiadh may have been used for bathing and for dyeing clothes. This picture was taken in the Irish National Heritage Park in Wexford in May of 2015.

Old graves in Wexford

Here are some old graves from Wexford in Ireland. Hopefully, they will be prove to be useful or interesting to those who are doing genealogy research on their family tree.

I will add more if I happen across them in the future. So far, I have only visited Rathaspeck Church and Carrig Graveyard.



Colonel Frederick Miller in Rathaspeck Church, Wexford.



Carrig Graveyard. The grave of William and Lizzie Keyes. William died on the 3rd of October, 1901, at the age of 42. His wife Lizzie died 10 years later on the 23rd of July, 1911. She was also 42 years old.



Carrig Graveyard. Margaret Duffin from 16 Trinity Street in Wexford. Tragically, she died aged 9 months on the 25th of April, 1947. At the end, the name "Jim" is inscribed.



Carrig Graveyard. James Carroll from Wexford. Died on the 30th of September, 1922, at the age of 48.



Carrig Graveyard. Unfortunately, I can't make out the given name on this one. Theo, Thes, Thea? Or is it shorthand for Thomas? The surname is Roche and he / she died on the 30th of October, 1825, at the age of 57.



Carrig Graveyard. The resting place of members of the Perceval family.

Sarah Perceval (nee Harvey). The widow of Robert Perceval of Haystown. Born on the 1st of January, 1800. Died on the 3rd of May, 1880.

Their daughters:

Sarah Perceval. Born on the 30th of September, 1833. Died 22 May 1890s. Can't read the last digit.
Anne Perceval. Born 7th July 1835. Died 8th of March in the 1900s. Can't read the last digit.

Their son-in-law Edmund Dimsdale died on the 24th of May, 1897, at the age of 44.

Edmund's widow (eldest daughter of Sarah and Robert Perceval), Mary Dimsdale. Born on the 16th of June, 1831. Died 8th July 1907.

Some simple Math tells us that Sarah had her first daughter at the age of 25 and that she died at 80 years of age.

From there on, it becomes a bit more difficult to read.

John James Perceval of Barntown. Captain of the 17th regiment of foot (infantry). Born 22nd May 183(?). Died 16th March 1913.

After doing some research, I found out that Robert Perceval married Sarah Harvey in 1829 and that he built Haystown House.



Carrig Graveyard in Wexford. Unfortunately, this cross has been badly eroded, making it difficult to read. This is Laurence Walsh, who died on the 13th of October, 1921, aged 44 years.



Built by Joseph Jackman of Newtown, in memory of his wife Catherine Jackman, who died on the 20th of June, 1920, aged 59. Also, his sister Ellen Donohoe, who died on the 19th of April, 1925. His daughter, Margaret Cleary, who died 10th Feb 1959. Jospeh is also buried here. Died 13th April 1934.



Here lies the body of William Furlong of Coalcotts (Coolcotts?) who departed this life July 28th 1794. Aged 44. Also, his wife Dorothy Furlong (alias / nee Breen), Nov. 14th 1796. Aged 62 years. Lord have mercy.

Old Grain Store

This rectangular worse-for-wear-looking structure on New Ross' quay-front is an old grain store, which was in use up until about 10 years ago. This was taken outside the Topaz garage in February of 2015. The building on the left is a LIDL supermarket. The church in the background is the Church of St. Mary & St. Michael.

Selskar Gate

A photograph of Selskar Gate in Wexford Town. This was one of seven Norman gateways that provided access to the walled town of Wexford. This particular gateway is often (erroneously) referred to as West Gate, which was the name of a nearby gate that was demolished.

The Pauper's Graveyard

The Pauper's Graveyard is an old cemetery in Coolcotts, Wexford. The cemetery, which dates back to the 1800s, was used as a burial place for those who were too poor and destitute to afford their own plot. Because of the fact that all but one of the grave sites are unmarked, it is impossible to tell how many people were buried here.

The memorial monument:



The benches and flowers at the entrance:



The only headstone in the graveyard belongs to a 12 year old boy called John Brien, who died on the 2nd of December, 1904.



Stone cross:

Keyser's Lane

A photograph of Keyser's Lane in Wexford Town. This old Norse lane runs between South Main Street and Crescent Quay. This lane is so old that its creation date is unknown!

Stone Circle

A reconstruction of a Bronze Age "Stone Circle". Historians and archeologists are still unsure about the purpose of these mysterious stone circles. Were they used by druids? Did prehistoric peoples use them to worship the sky? Did they mark a burial ground?

These is the recreated stone circle in the National Irish Heritage Park in Ferrycarrig, Wexford.

Carrig Graveyard

Carrig Graveyard is an old cemetery in Wexford, Ireland. It is home to many of those who were killed during the insurrection of 1798.

The gate is closed most days of the year, forcing visitors to climb over the steps in the wall:



A close-up shot of the memorial plaque, which honours those who died in the 1798 Rebellion. The Irish / Gaeilge means: "May they all be at the right side of God."



A grass pathway leads to the inner gate of the graveyard:



The inner gate, which is also closed:



Many of the graves are in a bad state - having been weathered down over the centuries:



Some of the headstones are now broken into pieces:





An old crypt / mausoleum of some sort:





Collapsing graves are not a pretty sight:



Carrig Graveyard is home to many unmarked graves, as families in those times (pre-1800s) were often too poor to be able to purchase a headstone:



Many of the headstones that you see in the graveyard belong to people who died in the late 1800s / early 1900s:





It is impossible to tell how many people are buried here, as communal mass graves were a common thing in earlier centuries (the cost of purchasing a plot would have been out of reach for many a grieving family).





Unnamed:



For more information about the graveyard and its location, click here.

Fishing in Ferrycarrig, Wexford

A man fishes in the River Slaney - relaxing in front of the Norman Tower House that once guarded it from bandits and pirates. Date: 12th of May, 2015.

Ardcolm Church, Castlebridge

A (half) photograph of Ardcolm Church in Castlebridge, Wexford. Built back in 1766. Unfortunately, I only had time to snap a picture from the side that is obscured by trees.

Castlebridge Mills

A photograph of the old flour mill in Castlebridge, which was built back in 1806. The building was restored a number of years ago in order to facilitate the building of apartments. The plaque on the front reads "Castle Bridge Mills. N.Dixon 1806".