225th anniversary of the United Irishmen’s rebellion sees reenactments of famous battles
The Three Bullet Gate commemoration takes place on June 11th and recalls a key part of the Battle of New Ross, one of the bloodiest days of the rebellion. Following the shooting dead by crown forces of Matthew Furlong, who bore a flag of truce, his comrades, led by John Kelly of Killane, rose up and attacked the town of New Ross through Three Bullet Gate. Such is its significance the gate is even mentioned in Amhran Na Bhfiann as the bearna bhaoil .
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been asked to attend the Three Bullet Gate commemoration, having officially opened the Three Bullet Gate memorial park 25 years ago. Mico Hassett, manager of the National 1798 Rebellion Centre and Enniscorthy Castle, said there were many key events from 1798 to remember. “We really want locals and visitors to Wexford to understand the significance of 1798 and to feel immersed in the whole experience of Rebellion 225 through our talks, workshops and re-enactments. There is much to remember and honour across Wexford from 1798, and we look forward to engaging with attendees about these hugely significant events in Irish history.
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