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Enniscorthy Kilkenny
group supports commemoration
Pic: Maria Nolan
Members of Enniscorthy Historical Re-enactment Society at the Sinnotts Cross Ambush Commemoration on Sunday 20th July at Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny.
Funding for historic sites in Co. Wexford Minister James Browne TD confirmed last month that funding has been secured to protect three Minister James Browne TD historic sites in County Wexford under the Communities Monument Fund 2021. The investment will be as follows: Mountgarret Castle Fethard Castle Carrick Ringfort
€70,000 €70,000 €22,780
The funding will be used to safeguard these unique sites. n
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Historian in Residence Interviews for a ‘Historian in Residence’ for a nine-month period were held on Friday, May 7th. The role of this residency is to support the Wexford County Council Decade of Centenaries programme. Examples of work under the scope of the project include research, outreach, communication, liaison with community groups and publications. Commemorative initiatives through the Municipal Districts are underway for commemorative projects in each of the five Municipal Districts. Projects underway include commemorative gardens, locally led seminars and events. n
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