Wexford receives €215k in funding to commemorate 225th anniversary of 1798 Rebellion
Wexford minister James Browne has announced funding of €215,000 to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion. A fund of €75,000 has been allocated to host a number of commemorative events across Co Wexford, culminating with a 1798 summer school in Enniscorthy. In addition, capital funding of €140,000 has been allocated by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with €100,000 dedicated to the National 1798 Rebellion Centre and €40,000 allocated to the Fr. Murphy Centre in Boolavogue.