Medieval church ruins at Drinagh, Wexford. Dedicated to St Kevin, much of this nave and chancel church survives intact, including its chancel arch and entrance doorway. Its northern wall, however, was modified in the early 20th century so it could be used as a handball alley

100 years ago today

This memorial just outside Adamstown village commemorates 3 National Army soldiers who were executed by the anti-Treaty I.R.A. on this day in 1923. The deceased men: Thomas Jones, Dublin, Edward O’Gorman, Kilkenny city & Patrick Horan, Callan, Kilkenny

Memorial at Crory, Crossabeg. It marks the spot where 4 anti-Treaty IRA volunteers were killed on this day in 1923. The deceased were John O'Connor, Denis Lacey, Martin Nolan and John Leacy. The memorial was unveiled by Bob Lambert in 1924 and Sean Lemass gave the oration speech

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Celtic cross memorial in Taghmon village. It's dedicated to James Parle, John Creane and Patrick Hogan, three anti-Treaty I.R.A. men who were executed on the 13th of March 1923. The memorial was unveiled by Bob Lambert (leader of the Kyle Cross flying column) in 1949.

At 8am on 13 March 1923, three young men - James Parle, John Crean and Patrick Hogan - were executed outside Wexford Jail after having been arrested for possession of firearms at Horetown House, Foulksmills on 15 Feb 1923. Wexford County Archive holds letters written by John (Jack) Crean

100 year anniversary. On the 13th of March 1923 three Anti-Treaty IRA volunteers, James Parle (Taghmon), John Creane (Taghmon) & Patrick Hogan (Wexford town), were executed by firing squad at Wexford Gaol.

Wilton Castle, Bree was burnt down on this day in 1923. It had been home to the Alcock family

Photos: National Library of Ireland

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Coolbawn House, Rathnure, was another victim of the Civil War. It was burned down by armed men on the night of February 28th 1923.

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Artramon house, Castlebridge, former home to the Le Hunte family. The present upstanding structure was built between 1928-1932 and replaced a mansion which was burned down in February 1923.

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Ballycarney bridge, Wexford. Built c. 1780, this 8 arch bridge spans the river Slaney about 5 km to the west of Ferns village. It was badly damage by an explosion in February 1923 & the central arch contains evidence of a rebuild, which may be related to this

The rebuilt Aughnagopell bridge near Clonroche. Spanning the River Boro, the structure was completely blown up by the anti-Treaty IRA in February 1923. It was just one of at least 65 bridges that were destroyed or damaged during the course of the Civil War in Wexford