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Bargy Castle. County Wicklow, Ireland, The home, from age 12, of Chris de Burgh |
In keeping with our offering you all the useful information
we can find, we offer you here, an episode of history involving Beanchamp Bagenal Harvey, the then owner of Bargy Castle,
and his role in the ill fated Wexford Rebellion of 1798
1798 Rebellion,
Wexford
Beanchamp Bagenal Harvey of Bargy Castle was a lawyer and
a member of the United Irishmen. Aged 36, he was in command at the battle of New Ross on June 5th 1798, which ended
in defeat. He was overwhelmed by this disaster and by the massacre of over 100 suspected loyalists at Scullabogue the same
day. On the 7th June he was replaced as Commander-in-Chief by Fr. Philip Roche. He planned to escape to France, but
like many of the rebels, he was betrayed and hanged.
County Wexford
County Wexford is located in the Southeast corner of Ireland.
County Wexford enjoys a rare mix of mountains, valleys, rivers, flora, fauna and breathtaking beaches spanning 200 km
of coastline.
If you'd like more information about this absolutely wonderful corner of Ireland, activities or indeed require specific
information, please send an email here
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Release Date : January 1975 |
Hold On 4:02
The Key 4:06
Windy Night 4:54
Sin City 4:36
New Moon 4:56
Watching The World 3:31
Lonesome Cowboy 4:21
Satin Green Shutters 5:02
Turning Round 6:22
Goodnight 2:06

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Chris de Burgh |
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