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06/06/2026

The ballad "The Massacre of Newtownbarry" refers to the killing of local people at Newtownbarry (now Bunclody, Co. Wexford) on 18 June 1831 during the Tithe War, when yeomanry fired on a crowd protesting the seizure of cattle for unpaid tithes. About 18 people were killed.

As for the ballad itself:

The song is listed in the archives of the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) as "The Massacre of Newtownbarry", but no named author is given.
That strongly suggests it was a traditional broadside ballad, probably written anonymously soon after the event in 1831 and circulated in printed sheets and oral tradition.
Many Irish political and historical ballads of that era were written by unknown local poets and singers rather than identifiable authors.

Regarding when it was popular:

It was almost certainly composed and sung in the years immediately following the massacre, when the Tithe War was at its height in the 1830s.
Unlike later Wexford ballads such as BoolavogueBoolavogueor Kelly the Boy from KillaneKelly the Boy from Killane it never became one of the nationally known Irish rebel songs and seems to have remained chiefly of local Wexford interest.

19/05/2026

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10/10/2024

Ireland 1798: The Battles
Discover the untold stories of courage, rebellion, and sacrifice in Ireland's 1798 Rebellion, a pivotal moment in Irish history. This gripping account dives deep into the most critical battles that shaped the uprising, offering a vivid portrayal of the events that unfolded across the country. From the strategic skirmishes to the brutal clashes, every chapter brings the fierce struggle for Irish independence to life.

Follow the footsteps of heroic leaders, the United Irishmen, and ordinary citizens who fought against British rule in a quest for freedom. With meticulously researched details, this book offers fresh insights into key engagements such as the Battle of Vinegar Hill, the Battle of New Ross, and more. Experience the heart of the conflict and explore how these battles reverberated through the fabric of Irish and British history.

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25/09/2024

The Rebellion of 1798 posed the gravest challenge to English Rule in Ireland since the mid-17th century Rebellion of 1641. Influenced by the ideals of the French Revolution, a group of determined individuals, predominantly from the Ruling Class in Ireland and Presbyterian backgrounds in the North, sought to emulate the French model. Figures such as Lord Edward Fitzgerald, Samuel Neilson, William Jackson, Wolfe Tone, Archibald Hamilton Rowan, with John and Henry Shears spearheaded this movement, establishing the Society of United Irishmen.
Scheduled to commence on May 23rd, the rebellion's outset was to be marked by the interception of all Mail Coaches leaving Dublin that day, although only one was halted. This incident served as the signal for rebellion in Kildare, Carlow, Wicklow, and Wexford, with thousands joining the cause in subsequent weeks, followed by Ulster and the Midlands, somewhat later. Over the ensuing six weeks, more than thirty battles were fought, with government forces, better equipped and trained, prevailing in most encounters. While casualties numbered in the thousands on both sides, the government forces sustained considerably fewer losses compared to the rebels.
The finale of the Rebellion happened months later when three French frigates sailed into Killala Bay in north County Mayo. Commanded by General Humbert, the force numbered over 1,000 men. The ships also carried a huge quantity of arms. While the French, augmented by local United Irishmen won facile victories at first they were comprehensively defeated at Ballinamuck. The battle of Ballinamuck was the last military action of 1798.

09/02/2024

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21/12/2023

Goff/ Davis-Goff History of the Irish, English and New Zealand families.

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