Killinierin
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Kilanerin or Killinierin , is a village in north County Wexford
, Ireland
, 4 kilometres west of the N11 road near the village of Inch
and approximately 8 kilometres from the town of Gorey
.
It is nestling in the foothills of Croghan Mountain
, the site of a once famous gold rush.
The church in the village is a Catholic Church and is a Gothic style
structure built in 1863. It is known as Ss. Peter and Pauls church and it seats almost 400 people. The architects were Pugin and Ashlin. The Esmonde family of Ballynastragh were major benefactors of the church, their names along with some other benefactors are listed on a plaque inside the church. The prominence of the Esmonde family among the benefactors is reflected in the fact that a special pew at the front of the right aisle was reserved for the family and is still used by them today.
Borleigh Manor
Borleigh Manor is a Georgian residence on 160 acre (0.6474976 km²) of land. It is the former residence of Richard Greene
the film star who famously played the role of Robin Hood. Among the celebrated stars to have spent some time there were Liz Taylor and Richard Burton
.
Ballynastragh House
Ballynastragh House was the home of the Esmonde family and dates back to the 17th century. It was burned down and destroyed by members of the anti-Treaty IRA on 9 March 1923. It was home to a vast historical museum and the destruction of the documents was a loss second only to that which occurred in the Four Courts
in 1922. A new house, similar in style, was built on the site shortly afterwards and still exists today. Titania's Palace
was for a period kept in Ballynastragh House.
.
The adult team currently compete in the Wexford Senior Football Championship which they last won in 2008. Until recently they competed in the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship until their relegation to the Intermediate Championship. They are well known across Wexford and some of Leinster for its Gaelic Football and Hurling triumphs.
Former All Star Mattie Forde is a current player of the Kilanerin Ballyfad G.A.A. club. Former players include Michael W. D'Arcy who is now a Teachta Dála
(TD).
County Wexford
County Wexford is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wexford. In pre-Norman times it was part of the Kingdom of Uí Cheinnselaig, whose capital was at Ferns. Wexford County Council is the local...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, 4 kilometres west of the N11 road near the village of Inch
Inch, County Wexford
Inch is located in County Wexford, in Ireland on the R772 road between Arklow and Gorey. In September 2007 Inch was bypassed, having formerly been on the N11 Dublin to Wexford road. There is a creamery here run by Glanbia....
and approximately 8 kilometres from the town of Gorey
Gorey
Gorey , is a market town in north County Wexford, Ireland, situated beside the main M11 Dublin to Wexford road. The town is also connected to the railway network along the same route. Local newspapers include the Gorey Guardian and Gorey Echo....
.
It is nestling in the foothills of Croghan Mountain
Croghan Mountain
Croghan Kinsella is a mountain in the Wicklow Mountains, on the Wicklow/Wexford border.The Wexford 'River Bann' rises from its southern slopes.-External links:*...
, the site of a once famous gold rush.
History and places of interest
Ss. Peter and Pauls ChurchThe church in the village is a Catholic Church and is a Gothic style
Gothic Revival architecture
The Gothic Revival is an architectural movement that began in the 1740s in England...
structure built in 1863. It is known as Ss. Peter and Pauls church and it seats almost 400 people. The architects were Pugin and Ashlin. The Esmonde family of Ballynastragh were major benefactors of the church, their names along with some other benefactors are listed on a plaque inside the church. The prominence of the Esmonde family among the benefactors is reflected in the fact that a special pew at the front of the right aisle was reserved for the family and is still used by them today.
Borleigh Manor
Borleigh Manor is a Georgian residence on 160 acre (0.6474976 km²) of land. It is the former residence of Richard Greene
Richard Greene
Richard Marius Joseph Greene was a noted English film and television actor. A matinee idol who appeared in more than 40 films, he was perhaps best known for the lead role in the long-running British TV series The Adventures of Robin Hood, which ran for 143 episodes from 1955 to 1960.It has been...
the film star who famously played the role of Robin Hood. Among the celebrated stars to have spent some time there were Liz Taylor and Richard Burton
Richard Burton
Richard Burton, CBE was a Welsh actor. He was nominated seven times for an Academy Award, six of which were for Best Actor in a Leading Role , and was a recipient of BAFTA, Golden Globe and Tony Awards for Best Actor. Although never trained as an actor, Burton was, at one time, the highest-paid...
.
Ballynastragh House
Ballynastragh House was the home of the Esmonde family and dates back to the 17th century. It was burned down and destroyed by members of the anti-Treaty IRA on 9 March 1923. It was home to a vast historical museum and the destruction of the documents was a loss second only to that which occurred in the Four Courts
Four Courts
The Four Courts in Dublin is the Republic of Ireland's main courts building. The Four Courts are the location of the Supreme Court, the High Court and the Dublin Circuit Court. The building until 2010 also formerly was the location for the Central Criminal Court.-Gandon's Building:Work based on...
in 1922. A new house, similar in style, was built on the site shortly afterwards and still exists today. Titania's Palace
Titania's Palace
Titania's Palace is a miniature castle that was hand-built in Ireland by James Hicks & Sons, Irish Cabinet Makers who were commissioned by Sir Neville Wilkinson from 1907 to 1922....
was for a period kept in Ballynastragh House.
G.A.A.
The local G.A.A. club is known as Kilanerin Ballyfad G.A.A. club. It joins with other small villages such as Ballyfad, Ballythomas and Annagh to form the G.A.A. team. They compete at various levels in the underage and adult categories within Wexford GAAWexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
.
The adult team currently compete in the Wexford Senior Football Championship which they last won in 2008. Until recently they competed in the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship until their relegation to the Intermediate Championship. They are well known across Wexford and some of Leinster for its Gaelic Football and Hurling triumphs.
Former All Star Mattie Forde is a current player of the Kilanerin Ballyfad G.A.A. club. Former players include Michael W. D'Arcy who is now a Teachta Dála
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
(TD).
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland