Battle of the Harrow — The Battle of the Harrow was fought on May 26, 1798, during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. It was fought between British troops, specifically a unit of a unit of Wexford yeoman cavalry, the Camolin Cavalry and insurgents mobilised by the… … Wikipedia
Come All You Warriors — (also known as Boolavogue or Father Murphy) is a ballad concerning the rebellion against British rule that took place largely in Wexford, Ireland in 1798. The narrative focuses on the predominant figure in the Wexford rebellion, Father John… … Wikipedia
Boolavogue (song) — LyricsAt Boolavogue as the sun was settingO er the bright May meadows of ShelmalierA rebel hand set the heather blazingand brought the neighbours from far and near.Then Father Murphy from old KilcormackSpurred up the rocks with a warning cry:… … Wikipedia
Father John Murphy — (1753–c. 2 July 1798) was one of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in Wexford which became known as the Wexford rebellion. Ironically he was at first against it, and in fact actively encouraged his parishioners to give up their arms and… … Wikipedia
History of County Wexford — Infobox Irish Place name = County Wexford gaeilge = Contae Loch Garman crest motto = Exemplar Hiberniae map area = 2,352 km² county town = Wexford code = WX population = 131,615 census yr = 2006 province = Leinster web = www.wexford.ie |County… … Wikipedia