Johnstown Castle & Enniscorthy -Response #2

ENNISCORTHY-Vinegar Hill

Ruins of the Windmill- Where the prisoners were locked inside
 The battle of Vinegar Hill is known as an engagement during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. On 21 June 1798 when over 15,000 British soldiers launched an attach on Vinegar Hill outside Enniscorthy, Wexford. The largest camp & headquarters of Wexford United Irish rebels. It marked a turning point in the rebellion, as it was the last attempt by the rebels to hold and defend ground against the British miilitary. The battle was actually fought in 2 locations: Vinegar Hill and in the streets of nearby Enniscorthy.

ENNISCORTHY -Rebellion of 1798

Video Debate between thomas Paine & Edmund Burke... "The Great Debate" which centered ont he freedom of the irish and their place in the plan for Independence


Weaponry - We were also given a presentation of the weapons used during this time and how difficult it would be to have such a battle.. very cool!

The Irish Rebellion of 1798, also known as the United Irishmen Rebellion, was an uprising against British Rule in Ireland lastin from May to September 1798. The United Irishmen, a republican revolutionary group influenced by th ideas of the American and French revolutions were the main organizing force behind the rebellion. In wicklow, large numbers rose but engaged in a bloody guerrilla war with the military forces. General Joseph Holt led up to 1,000 men in Wicklow Hills and forced British to commit substantial forces to the area until his capitulation in October.




The National 1798 Rebellion Centre- Dedicated  to the rebellion itself, the pinnacle of the exhibition cumulates with a living history approach to the battle of Vinegar Hill where they walk amongst rebels and redcoats amid explosions and gunfire. Enniscorthy creates a cutting-edge, interactive experience, telling the epic tale of the 1798 rebellion. this tour was very interesting.. the layout of the museum was very dedicated of keeping the story of the Rebellion & war very interesting and very educational. The very realistic projecting screens had me super excited! Loved this place... and Vinegar hill was just the icing on the cake!

JOHNSTOWN 

The castle was breathtaking! There wasnt alot to see here just the castle, gardens, and fountains. But it was absolutely stunning! They also hold wedding here! We werent allowed to go inside the castle but the pictures online are beautfiul.

Johnstown Castle estate has been home to 2 Wexford families. The first owners were the Esmondes. They were a Norman family who settled in the county life in 1170's. They constructed the tower houses at Johnstown & Rathlannon during the 15th or 16th century! During the Cromwellian period of the 1640's the estate was confiscated and changed hands several times before being acquired by John Grogan in 1692, whose descendants remained at Johnstown up until 1945. Johnstown Castle was later presented as a gift to the Nation. By 1863 Johnstown Castle was at its peak of development and contained over 1,000 acres. Today the agricultural and Food development Authority, is the owner of the castle estate and has a research facility on site. The Irish Agricultural museum is housed in the old stable and farmyard buildings of the estate