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==Places to see==
==Places to see==
Duncormick is popular amongst walkers, horse riders and cyclists, who enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding fields, and nearby canal. The golden sands of Ballyteigue Bay and Cullenstown are close by, with breathtaking scenery along with Ballyteigue Burrow, all within walking distance of the village. Ballyteige Burrow is the finest protected sand dune system in the south east of Ireland. Rich in wild flowers and butterflies, this 9km coastal stretch is a nature reserve and a joy to walk over. It was established as a national nature reserve in 1987 under the Wildlife Act, 1976, and as a biogenetic reserve — as part of the Council of Europe's network — in 1989.
Duncormick is popular amongst walkers, horse riders and cyclists, who enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding fields, and nearby canal. The golden sands of Ballyteigue Bay and Cullenstown are close by, with breathtaking scenery along with Ballyteigue Burrow, all within walking distance of the village. Ballyteige Burrow is the finest protected sand dune system in the south east of Ireland. Rich in wild flowers and butterflies, this 9km coastal stretch is a nature reserve and a joy to walk over. It was established as a national nature reserve in 1987 under the Wildlife Act, 1976, and as a biogenetic reserve — as part of the Council of Europe's network — in 1989.<ref>http://historical-debates.oireachtas.ie/D/0451/D.0451.199503280051.html.</ref>*


A plaque on the summer cottage of P.J. McCall, commemorates the author of many ballads including "Bollavogue", a song associated with the [[1798 rebellion]]. Not far down the road is a deserted Norman settlement known locally as the seven castles (private land). It is clearly visible just outside [[Wellingtonbridge]]. The first Norman invasion to Ireland was at Bannow Bay in 1169, this historic estuary and peninsula is now home to different settlers, namely Brent Geese, Wigeon, Teal and many other wintering wildfowl. Nearby Cockle Strand is a great spot for Bird Watching.
A plaque on the summer cottage of P.J. McCall, commemorates the author of many ballads including "Bollavogue", a song associated with the [[1798 rebellion]]. Not far down the road is a deserted Norman settlement known locally as the seven castles (private land). It is clearly visible just outside [[Wellingtonbridge]]. The first Norman invasion to Ireland was at Bannow Bay in 1169, this historic estuary and peninsula is now home to different settlers, namely Brent Geese, Wigeon, Teal and many other wintering wildfowl. Nearby Cockle Strand is a great spot for Bird Watching.

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Duncormick (Irish: Dun Cormaic) is a rural village located in County Wexford, Ireland. At the 2002 census, it had a population of 503.[1]

Location

Duncormick is located in the sunny south of County Wexford, 11 miles (18 km) from Wexford Town, close to the fishing village of Kilmore Quay, one of the largest fishing harbors in Ireland. Duncormick is one of the stops on the scenic Bannow Drive, a signposted route through four Wexford villages including Cullentstown, Bannow and Wellingtonbridge.[2]

Duncormick is popular with holidaymakers, being just a forty minute drive from Rosslare Europort serving both Britain, and Continental Europe.

File:250px-AA-Duncormack.jpg

History

MAY, 1169

The first Norman forces arrived onboard three single-masted Longships at Bannow Bay, County Wexford in May 1169. They had sailed from Milfordhaven in Wales, and on board were Normans, Welshmen and Flemings. Their leader was Robert FitzStephen, a Norman-Welsh warlord, and they made camp on Bannow Island, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel which has since silted up. A day later, two further ships arrived under the command of Maurice de Prendergast, bringing their numbers to around 600. They were joined by 500 Irish warriors led by Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster. From Bannow the combined armies headed towards Wexford, a Viking seaport some 20 miles away. There was a brief skirmish at Duncormick, before they continued onto famously assault Wexford’s walls.

1850'S

In the 1850s, the village of Duncormick had a population of about 250. The nearby Bridgetown Canal was constructed between 1850 and 1853. It is five miles in length. The Canal served the community of Bridgetown itself and also that of Duncormick. While initially part of an extensive drainage and reclamation scheme, it was subsequently used as a transport system. Traffic was still plentiful in 1913 and the canal remained in use up to the 1940s.

AUGUST, 1940

On a sunny day in August, 1940, a German war plane attacked the communities of Duncormick and Campile. It released four bombs over Duncormick railway station, luckily the bombs missed the station, making four huge craters in a nearby turnip field. But the community of Campile was not so lucky, where unfortunately two people were killed. Not long later, Duncormick railway station was one of many rural train stops closed across Ireland.

Places to see

Duncormick is popular amongst walkers, horse riders and cyclists, who enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding fields, and nearby canal. The golden sands of Ballyteigue Bay and Cullenstown are close by, with breathtaking scenery along with Ballyteigue Burrow, all within walking distance of the village. Ballyteige Burrow is the finest protected sand dune system in the south east of Ireland. Rich in wild flowers and butterflies, this 9km coastal stretch is a nature reserve and a joy to walk over. It was established as a national nature reserve in 1987 under the Wildlife Act, 1976, and as a biogenetic reserve — as part of the Council of Europe's network — in 1989.[3]*

A plaque on the summer cottage of P.J. McCall, commemorates the author of many ballads including "Bollavogue", a song associated with the 1798 rebellion. Not far down the road is a deserted Norman settlement known locally as the seven castles (private land). It is clearly visible just outside Wellingtonbridge. The first Norman invasion to Ireland was at Bannow Bay in 1169, this historic estuary and peninsula is now home to different settlers, namely Brent Geese, Wigeon, Teal and many other wintering wildfowl. Nearby Cockle Strand is a great spot for Bird Watching.

Duncormick is within driving distance of many popular destinations:

Nearby villages:

Nearby towns/cities:

Nearby historical sites:

Nearby events:

  • Wexford Festival Opera
  • Bannow And Rathanghan Agriculture Show
  • Fossetts Circus [Summer 2008]
  • Seafood Festival at Kilmore Quay
  • JFK Dunbrody Festival at New Ross
  • Phil Murphy Weekend at Carrig on Bannow
  • Viking Boat Festival at Irish National Heritage Park
  • Tagoat Steam Rally

Nearby tourist attractions:

People

  • Dunganstown, north of Duncormick is the ancestral home of the Kennedy family which includes Joe Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the USA, Robert Kennedy and Massachusetts senator Edward Kennedy whose great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy emigrated to America from there.
  • John Cullen of Duncormick was a fluent Irish speaker and nationalist whose father, Walter Cullen (or Cullin) was a noted National Leaguer in the 19'th century.

Local industry and business

The village of Duncormick is quite self-sufficient with a local post office, church, restaurant, pubs, car dealer, health spa and a supermarket with filling station. Also, Duncormick Tractors LTD is situated within the village, whilst a ladies hair dresser, horse riding facilities at Blackstone Trekking Centre and DR John B O'Connor's doctor surgery are all within easy walking distance.

Scavilles Lodge

A pub in a friendly atmosphere with a big open fire, large screen and regular live bands. A 120 seating capacity restauraunt to the rear, with specialty dishes of steak and Seafood. Over night rooms are availible, en-suite and wheelchair friendly. Families welcome.

Phil Kirwan Car Sales

An independant dealer offering a range of cars availible to buy, new and used, as well as repairs.

Blackstone Trekking Centre

Provides a wide choice of horse riding facilities in Duncormick suitable for every rider, novice or experienced and regardless of age. Trekking and trail riding over farmland, forest and mountain is available as are cross country courses, designed to please the more experienced rider.

Education

School buses serve Rathangan N.S and Bridgetown Vocational College, which are both close by. Many students go even further afield to schools in Wexford Town, such as the Wexford VEC, CBS, Loretto, and St Peters College.

Recent residential developments

Until the late 1990's there was little housing development, but with a close proximity of Wexford town, and rise of tourism and population, new private developments have now been completed both within and on the outskirts of the village, accommodating recent demand.

Events

The Bannow and Rathangan Agricultural Show is held every July, close to Duncormick. It features live DJ's, helicopter rides, cookery, crafts, competitions, animals, show jumping, dog shows, stalls, dressage, theme park rides and lots more! In 2007, Ireland's National Circus, Fossett's, with a big top, visited the village for two days. It's due to return in summer, 2008.

Many other nearby events,.[4] to name a few, include the Seafood Festival at Kilmore Quay, JFK Dunbrody Festival at New Ross, Phil Murphy Weekend at Carrig on Bannow, Viking Boat Festival at Irish National Heritage Park, and Tagoat Steam Rally.

Various images of the village and nearby area:

References

  1. ^ Census 2002, Central Statistics Office (Ireland).
  2. ^ Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford, Wexford Tourism.
  3. ^ http://historical-debates.oireachtas.ie/D/0451/D.0451.199503280051.html.
  4. ^ http://www.wexfordtourism.com/festivals_events.htm.
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