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43-535: The PTAA was founded in 1898 by James Cullen , in response to widespread alcoholism among Irish Catholics as the earlier temperance movement of Father Mathew was fading from memory. In the 20th Century, the term Pioneer became synonymous with teetotalism among Irish Catholics, and the PTAA influenced public policy. In 1923, Eoin O'Duffy as Commissioner of the Garda Síochána (Civic Guard) encouraged members to join

86-657: A distiller. Mullaly had previously worked as a distiller with John McKenzie & Co in Mill Street Belfast. When the temperance reformer Theobald Mathew campaigned against alcohol, many distilleries in Ireland closed. After the Davies distillery closed, Mullaly and his family cast their lots together and emigrated to Australia on the Salsette in 1840. Enniscorthy was the location of a regional microbrewery opened in 1864 and owned by

129-494: A joint Methodist / Presbyterian church, a non-denominational Christian Alive Church, a Society of Friends meeting hall, and a Masonic Lodge . Enniscorthy Market House was completed in the late 18th century. Established in 2018, Enniscorthy Arts Trail is an artist led initiative that sees vacant buildings in Enniscorthy town transformed and offered to visual artists as gallery spaces, workshop hubs, and cultural centres during

172-542: A mix of sectors including food production (such as Slaney Foods), engineering (such as Aircon Mech), ICT (such as Taoglas), financial services (such as Opus Funds), life sciences (such as Becton Dickinson), hospitality (such as Riverside Park Hotel) and construction (including high performance buildings through the NZEB Training Centre. As early as 1824 Francis Davies, a miller, operated a spirit business from his mill in Enniscorthy. Davies then employed John Mullaly as

215-491: A variety of late-night concerts and workshops. Enniscorthy has four second-level schools: Coláiste Bríde, St. Mary's CBS, Enniscorthy Community College and Meánscoil Gharman and four primary schools – St. Aidan's, St. Mary's, St. Senan's and Gaelscoil Inis Córthaidh. The town is also host to a range of high quality childcare options. The town's main visual arts and entertainment venue, the Presentation Arts Centre,

258-596: A view to future articles in The Messenger . While there, he preached missions and gave retreats. In 1898 he founded the PTAA . An extremely devout, if rather gloomy, man, he was a good organiser, who worked with great energy over many years to perfect the institution he had created. In 1899 he returned to the Cape Colony, and gave a retreat, to a British regiment. In 1904, Cullen was transferred to Gardiner Street and removed from

301-488: A year, during which time cathedral services were held at St Mary's church (Church of Ireland) nearby. In 1916 Enniscorthy patriots again took their place in history, when James Connolly requested that the Enniscorthy Volunteers take and hold the railway line to prevent reinforcements from reaching Dublin . 600 Volunteers took the town, led by Robert Brennan , Seamus Doyle and J R Etchingham, they surrounded

344-425: Is a swimming pool/recreation centre, several sports grounds including a rugby club, soccer clubs, GAA clubs and several hotels including the four-star Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club. Outside of the town, there is an 18-hole golf course, several pitch and putts, freshwater fishing, and a five-star spa, Monart Spa Hotel, is beside "The Still Pond". The town is also a base for adventure activity such as kayaking on

387-481: Is in the same Neo-Gothic style. Notable features include the striking façade, a reredos carved from Caen stone and a great north window with intricate stone tracery. The cathedral was subsequently much renovated (in line with reforms promulgated by the Second Vatican Council ). It was restored to its near original design in 1994 when authentic colours, materials and techniques were used. The restoration took

430-587: Is located on the picturesque River Slaney and in close proximity to the Blackstairs Mountains and Ireland's longest beach, Curracloe . The Placenames Database of Ireland sheds no light on the origins of the town's name. It may refer either to the "Island of Corthaidh" or the "Island of Rocks". The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ferns is located in the town as well as an array of other historical sites such as Enniscorthy Castle and

473-663: Is situated on the site of a former convent. Officially opened in 2012, it is a fully accessible multi-use arts venue which is developed and promoted by the Wexford Arts Centre and Wexford County Council. The Presentation Arts Centre's theatre space retains most of the features of the original 19th century convent church, including original stained glass windows, ornate timber ceiling, original wishbone floor, and several decorative arches. The Presentation Arts Centre hosts numerous exhibitions per year, with particular emphasis on supporting and promoting emerging artists. Enniscorthy

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516-522: Is the home of the Wexford Carol , a Christmas song dating back to the 16th century or possibly much earlier. In literature, Enniscorthy is mentioned in the Ithaca chapter of James Joyce 's Ulysses (p. 812) as a flyleaf note in a book belonging to Leopold Bloom, where it is described as "Ennifcorthy, County Wexford , the finest place in the world" (sic). Enniscorthy is also the home of Eilis Lacey,

559-610: Is well connected by 121 km of motorway directly to Dublin. The Enniscorthy Bypass project, which was officially opened on 18 July 2019, also includes a single carriageway that connects the N30 with the M11 , significantly reducing journey times to Waterford. Enniscorthy railway station is on the Dublin–Rosslare line . The line terminates at Dublin Connolly in the northern direction, whilst in

602-701: The licensing laws in the Republic of Ireland was appointed by the Minister for Justice , James Everett ; the PTAA nominated one of the 22 members, John K. Clear. Clear assented to the majority report of the Commission, which favoured easing the (widely disregarded) restrictions on opening hours of public houses introduced in 1925, although the Catholic hierarchy subsequently opposed the resulting Act . Roman Catholic children in Ireland who make their Confirmation (typically at

645-471: The police station but did not attempt to take it. The RIC barracks was held by a police inspector and five constables while a RIC sergeant and one constable prevented the rebels from taking over a bank in the town. They established their headquarters at the Athenaeum, and held control until asked to surrender by Padraig Pearse . The Volunteers also established a strong position on Vinegar Hill, overlooking

688-555: The August Bank Holiday Weekend. As always, the Rockin' Food & Fruit Festival brings the very best in local food and fruit producers, family entertainment and as always, the best of Rock 'n' Roll. It primarily involves free outdoor 1950s/Rockabilly themed gigs, a trail of food and craft marquees, an artisan food market, and events and classes for adults and children. There are also food and drink workshops that run alongside

731-467: The August Bank Holiday weekend. Enniscorthy Arts Trail also offers a number of tours and arts performances, hosted by St. Mary's Church and The Presentation Centre. The Enniscorthy Rockin' Food Festival has been an annual August Bank Holiday event in Enniscorthy since 2016. Now renamed the Rockin' Food & Fruit Festival, it's the highlight of the summer calendar in Enniscorthy, taking place over

774-648: The Christmascrib. From there, he was assigned in 1866 to Enniscorthy . It was there, Cullen first became concerned with men spending their money on drink. He worked with local businessmen to improve housing for boatmen carrying goods between Enniscorthy and Wexford. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1881 and took his first vows at Milltown Park in 1883. After studies in Louvain , Belgium, he returned to Dublin, where, he served as vice-rector at Belvedere College . In 1884, he

817-499: The PTAA, and allowed Gardaí to wear the Pioneer pin on their uniforms, in exemption to a general ban on symbols and adornments. The Irish Defence Forces also allow its personnel to wear the Pioneer pin on their uniforms, one of only two civilian symbols allowed to be worn in uniform, the other being the Fáinne . By 1948, the PTAA claimed 360,000 members. In 1956, a Commission of Enquiry into

860-806: The PTAA. The PTAA does not strive to simply stop people from drinking. It also aims to create opportunities for fun and social activities without the need for the presence of alcohol. It organises many competitions, such as table quizzes, Réadóirí (a talent competition; Réadóirí is the Irish word for Pioneers), and sports. Local centres (parishes or schools) compete in these competitions at regional (against local parishes), diocesan, provincial and all-Ireland level. The Pioneers also run two annual seminars , one for young pioneers (13-18), and one for older Pioneers (18+). The Association issued an appeal for funds from its website in April 2011 in an effort to prevent closure because of

903-574: The River Slaney, mountain biking on Bree Hill or hiking in the Blackstairs Mountains. The town has a number of historical sites and museums as well as an Arts Centre and Theatre Groups. It is the cathedral town of the Diocese of Ferns and has two Catholic churches spread over two parishes — St. Aidan's and St Senan's, under the shadow of Vinegar Hill. The town also has a Church of Ireland,

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946-462: The Sacred Heart , which he saw as a means to promote temperance, by presenting temperance as an expression of one's devotion to the Sacred Heart. Though primarily a vehicle for the promotion of devotion to the Sacred Heart, Cullen also utilized The Messenger for the propagation of devotion to Mary. In February 1892, Cullen travelled to the Cape Colony of South Africa and kept a lengthy diary with

989-632: The Wexford leaders so that they could go to Dublin and hear of the surrender directly from Pearse. There were no fatalities. The first successful flight from Britain to Ireland was made from Goodwick 's Harbour Village on 22 April 1912 by Denys Corbett Wilson , flying a Bleriot XI . The flight lasted one hour 40 minutes, with landfall near Enniscorthy, Ireland. The achievement was commemorated in Centenary Celebrations held in Fishguard and Goodwick on

1032-552: The age of 11–12) are encouraged to promise, or "take the pledge", not to drink alcohol until they are at least 18 (the legal drinking age in Ireland). The PTAA is active in this drive, and encourages teenagers, particularly in religious-run secondary schools , to join the PTAA and "keep the pledge". In train with the growing secularisation of Irish society, members of the association are increasingly older people . Younger Catholics who choose not to drink alcohol are unlikely to belong to

1075-613: The beginning of the 19th century, it became possible for the Roman Catholic community to consider building a cathedral to replace the one in Ferns that had been appropriated for use by the Church of Ireland during the English Reformation . Built in 1843, St. Aidan's Cathedral was designed by Augustus Welby Pugin , famous for having designed London's Houses of Parliament . The cathedral

1118-453: The berry-tree'), a pudding-shaped hill overlooking the town, was the largest camp and headquarters of the rebels of 1798 who controlled County Wexford for thirty days against vastly superior forces, before their defeat on 21 June. However, many managed to flee south through a gap left in the British lines by General Needham (now known as Needham's Gap). During this time, Beauchamp Bagnell Harvey

1161-602: The castle. The castle was also once owned by Sir Henry Wallop . The castle was the site of many fierce battles during the Cromwellian years and also during the 1798 Rising . The castle houses the Wexford County Museum, which contains extensive 1798 rebellion-related material, as well as items of local and agricultural interest. It was closed for major refurbishment from 2007 until May 2011. Vinegar Hill ( Cnoc Fhiodh na gCaor in Irish which translates as 'hill of

1204-401: The central character of the novel Brooklyn and its film adaptation . In the story, which is set in the early 1950s, Eilis travels alone from Enniscorthy to Brooklyn because of the lack of opportunities for her at home. Most, if not all, of the Enniscorthy scenes in the film were filmed in Enniscorthy, with multiple locations in the town being credited. The current economy of Enniscorthy is

1247-487: The descendants of George Killian Lett. During their operation, Killian's ale was sold almost entirely in Wexford county. GH Lett Company still operates today, but no longer brews its own products. They now focus on wholesale to shops, bars and hotels. Killian's Red is still sold abroad, and the brand is currently held by Brasseries Pelforth, S. A. Carley's Bridge Pottery is one of Ireland's oldest potteries, having made earthen pots for over three hundred years. Paddy Murphy

1290-679: The editorship of The Messenger . He focused his efforts on the Pioneer League and built St Francis Xavier's Hall, where he organised drama societies, Irish language classes, debates and other activities to enrich the lives of the people. He was a supporter of the Gaelic League. Cullen died in Dublin 6 December 1921. Enniscorthy Enniscorthy ( Irish : Inis Córthaidh ) is the second-largest town in County Wexford , Ireland . The town

1333-426: The festival in local cafés and restaurants. Enniscorthy Rockin' Food Festival was born from the amalgamation of a number of smaller community festivals taking place in Enniscorthy. It was decided by a committee that there was demand for one larger festival combining all elements of the smaller community festivals. The Blackstairs Blues festival is also an annual event and includes international and local performers, in

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1376-468: The key battle site of the 1798 Rebellion. At the 2022 census , the population of the urban area of Enniscorthy was 12,310. The town is twinned with Gimont , France. Enniscorthy Castle is an imposing Norman stronghold, which dates from 1205 and was a private dwelling until 1951. The castle was built by the DePrendergasts. In the early 1580s, the poet Edmund Spenser leased the property that included

1419-556: The organisation's indebtedness. James Cullen (PTAA) James Aloysius Cullen (23 October 1841 New Ross County Wexford – 6 December 1921 Dublin) was an Irish Catholic priest who founded the Irish Messenger of the Sacred Heart and the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association (PTAA) James Aloysius Cullen was born the 23 October 1841 New Ross County Wexford and received his early schooling at

1462-604: The school of the Christian School Brothers in his native village before entering the Jesuit High School of Clongowes Woods in 1856. Believing that Jesuits were involved only in educational work, in 1861 he chose to enter the seminary ( St. Patrick's, Carlow College ) for the diocese of Ferns for which he was ordained priest on 28 October 1864, in Carlow . He was appointed curate in Wexford, where he introduced

1505-514: The southern direction it runs to Rosslare Europort , where it connects with the Stena Line ferry to Fishguard Harbour . There are also Irish Ferries connections from Rosslare Europort to Pembroke and Cherbourg . The station opened on 16 November 1863. The town's major bus stop can be found in Templeshannon, with many routes serving it. Bus Éireann operates Expressway route 2, connecting

1548-561: The spiritual fathers of Christianity". According to Neil R. Davison, the sermons in Chapter III of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man are modeled on those given by Cullen during a retreat held in 1897. In November 1887, Cullen was appointed director for Ireland of the Apostleship of Prayer , to spread devotion to the Sacred Heart. To that end, in 1888, he founded the Irish Messenger of

1591-648: The town with Dublin Airport , Dublin , Arklow , Gorey and Wexford . Bus Éireann also operate routes 132, 375 and 377, however these routes only run once/twice per week. Wexford Bus operates route 740, connecting the town with Dublin Airport , Dublin , Gorey and Wexford , as well as route 376, connecting the town with Bunclody and Carlow . Connections to other routes for destinations such as Waterford and Wicklow can be made in Wexford and Gorey . TFI Local Link Wexford operate routes 359, 368, 369, and 384 connecting

1634-618: The town with New Ross , Clonroche , Kiltealy , Bree, Wexford , Tullow and Bunclody . The local Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) clubs include the Shamrocks and the Rapparees/Starlights. These two town-based clubs compete in both hurling and Gaelic football . St. Patrick's Park is the name of the local GAA grounds. Enniscorthy Rugby Club was founded in 1912 and competes in the All Ireland League (AIL). Enniscorthy

1677-472: The town. The railway line was cut and men dispatched to Gorey and Ferns. The government responded by sending a force of more than 1,000 men to retake Enniscorthy and the rebels retired to their positions on Vinegar Hill. Before hostilities could develop, the news of the Dublin surrender arrived, but the Volunteers refused to believe it. To avoid bloodshed, the army commander Col. F A French offered safe conduct for

1720-478: The weekend of 21/22 April 2012 and in a specially commissioned stage play by Derek Webb, called '100 Minutes' which was performed in Fishguard and Wexford the same week. Enniscorthy is situated by the River Slaney , and has riverside walks beside it to the north and to the south, on the west bank. Further walking trails are available nearby such Vinegar Hill, Ringwood Forest, Borodale Forest and Oulart Hill. There

1763-483: Was also an Enniscorthy potter and in 1980 founded Hill View pottery adjacent to his home and close to Carley's Bridge Pottery. The cul de sac "Potters' Way" is named after him — as he would walk that route to his home. Since his passing, Hill View pottery has been taken over by his relation Derek O'Rourke. Enniscorthy Enterprise & Technology Centre provides business support, training and incubation space for start-ups and small and medium enterprises. Enniscorthy

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1806-522: Was appointed spiritual father at Belvedere, a position he retained for twenty years while also engaged in other ministry. Cullen was founder and director of the Sodality of Our Lady at the college, which duties included counseling students. In 1896, James Joyce was elected Student Prefect of the Society. Although not officially an instructor, he impressed on them that "the Old Testament Hebrews were

1849-523: Was declared President of the Wexford Republic . The National 1798 Rebellion Centre is devoted to the history and aftermath of the 1798 Rebellion , setting it in its European context. It is housed in the former Congregation of Christian Brothers monastery. The Centre offers people the chance to see what famous figures were involved in the 1798 Rebellion. Following the relaxation of the Penal Laws at

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