South East Greenway

South East Greenway(Opening this year)

This greenway is 24km long and will connect New Ross with Waterford and is built on the old rail line. The passenger service ceased in 1963 but the line remained in use for cement and fertilizer traffic before this line finally closed in 1995. This abandoned line remained unloved but all is not lost with this greenway opening soon. We think the station at Bagnalstown opened in 1848 and tunnel and bridge in 1885. New Ross had its first train in 1887 which had travelled from Dublin. Work commenced in 1899 to connect New Ross to Waterford opening in 1904.

The Emigrant Flame

The first lighting of the Emigrant Flame was with fire taken from the Eternal Flame at the graveside of President John F. Kennedy in Arlington Cemetery, Virginia, USA.

The flame travelled from Arlington over 3,700 miles by land, air and sea to New Ross. Here, on the 22nd June 2013, exactly 50 years after President Kennedy’s visit to the town of his forefathers, the President’s sister Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith, The President’s daughter Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg and An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. together lit the Emigrant Flame. The flame now burns permanently to remember all emigrants throughout the world. The Homecoming 22nd June 2013

The Emigrant Flame

The first lighting of the Emigrant Flame was with fire taken from the Eternal Flame at the graveside of President John F. Kennedy in Arlington Cemetery, Virginia, USA.

This Statue and memorial marks the visit President Kennedy in June 1963. This area is the home of the Kennedys and Fitzgeralds. The Presidents family can be traced to the village of Dunganston, Co Wexford which is just outside New Ross. This life sized statue was unveiled (2008) by his sister Jean Kennedy Smith and marked the 45th anniversary of his visit.

“Ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country”

President Kennedy, January 20 1961 Inaugural address:

“Ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country”

President Kennedy, January 20 1961 Inaugural address:

“Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.”

President Kennedy, June 10-1863, Washington DC, commencement address, at The American University, “What really counts is not the immediate act of courage or of valor but those who bear the struggle day in and day out not the sunshine patriots but those who are willing to stand for a long period of time.”

Provident Kennedy, March 1″ 1962, White House Address to the members of the American legion.

“Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.”

Provident Kennedy, March 1″ 1962, White House Address to the members of the American legion.

Other people see things, and say: Why?” But I dream things that never were-and I say, “Why not?'”

George Bernard Shaw, as quoted by President Kennedy In his address to Joint Houses of The Oireachtas, Dáll Eireann June 28-1963.

Other people see things, and say: Why?” But I dream things that never were-and I say, “Why not?'”

George Bernard Shaw, as quoted by President Kennedy In his address to Joint Houses of The Oireachtas, Dáll Eireann June 28-1963.

“All of us do not have equal talent but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talents” President Kennedy, June 1983. Address at the San Diego University.

This statue was designed by Ann Meldon Hugh with extracts from some of Kennedy’s famous speeches.

New Ross is a town located in County Wexford, Ireland. It is situated on the River Barrow and has historical significance, particularly due to its association with the Norman knight Strongbow (Richard de Clare) and the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. Some notable features and attractions in or near New Ross include:

Dunbrody Famine Ship: A replica of a 19th-century sailing ship that provides visitors with insights into the conditions experienced by Irish emigrants during the Great Famine.
St. Mary’s Abbey: The ruins of an old abbey that date back to the 13th century.
Dunbrody Abbey: Another historical abbey that is located just outside of New Ross.
Tintern Abbey: Located a bit farther away, Tintern Abbey is a Cistercian abbey with beautiful surroundings.
The Ros Tapestry: A community art project that depicts the history of New Ross and the surrounding areas through a series of embroidered panels.
Kennedy Homestead: The ancestral home of the Kennedy family, including President John F. Kennedy’s great-grandfather.

Dunbrody Famine Ship: A replica of a 19th-century sailing ship that provides visitors with insights into the conditions experienced by Irish emigrants during the Great Famine.
St. Mary’s Abbey: The ruins of an old abbey that date back to the 13th century.
Dunbrody Abbey: Another historical abbey that is located just outside of New Ross.
Tintern Abbey: Located a bit farther away, Tintern Abbey is a Cistercian abbey with beautiful surroundings.
The Ros Tapestry: A community art project that depicts the history of New Ross and the surrounding areas through a series of embroidered panels.
Kennedy Homestead: The ancestral home of the Kennedy family, including President John F. Kennedy’s great-grandfather.

Battle of New Ross

The Battle of New Ross refers to a significant engagement that took place during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The rebellion was an uprising against British rule in Ireland and sought to establish an independent Irish republic. The Battle of New Ross occurred in County Wexford, near the town of New Ross, on June 5-6, 1798.

Key points about the Battle of New Ross:

Participants: The battle involved forces of the United Irishmen, a republican organisation that led the rebellion, against British government forces.
Strategic Importance: New Ross was a strategically important town, and its capture was considered crucial by both sides. The rebels aimed to spread their control, while the British sought to suppress the rebellion.
Fierce Fighting: The battle involved intense and often hand-to-hand combat. The rebels initially gained ground, capturing parts of the town, but ultimately the British forces, led by General Gerard Lake, were able to retake control.
Casualties: The battle resulted in a significant loss of life on both sides, with estimates of casualties varying. The rebels suffered heavy losses, and the defeat at New Ross had a demoralising effect on their forces.
Consequences: The Battle of New Ross was one of the pivotal moments in the 1798 Rebellion. The defeat weakened the rebellion in the region, and subsequent British victories further suppressed the uprising.

The events of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 and the Battle of New Ross are part of Ireland’s complex history, reflecting the aspirations for independence and the challenges faced by those seeking self-determination in the face of British rule.

Key points about the Battle of New Ross:

Participants: The battle involved forces of the United Irishmen, a republican organisation that led the rebellion, against British government forces.
Strategic Importance: New Ross was a strategically important town, and its capture was considered crucial by both sides. The rebels aimed to spread their control, while the British sought to suppress the rebellion.
Fierce Fighting: The battle involved intense and often hand-to-hand combat. The rebels initially gained ground, capturing parts of the town, but ultimately the British forces, led by General Gerard Lake, were able to retake control.
Casualties: The battle resulted in a significant loss of life on both sides, with estimates of casualties varying. The rebels suffered heavy losses, and the defeat at New Ross had a demoralising effect on their forces.
Consequences: The Battle of New Ross was one of the pivotal moments in the 1798 Rebellion. The defeat weakened the rebellion in the region, and subsequent British victories further suppressed the uprising.