The Old Post Office Ballycarney

Situated at Ballycarney crossroads the cottage was once the village's post office from 1891-1938. Lovingly restored and home to resident donkeys Bess and Neddy

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Heritage Week at the Old Post Office Ballycarney!!

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We are in the village of Ballycarney in Co Wexford visiting an old thatched cottage which was once the old post office & was almost lost in a fire earlier this year but has been saved & is now back in use for the community on #RTENationwide Wednesday 21st June @RTEOne 7pm @rte RT

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A big thanks to Anne Cassin and cameraman Mark from RTE Nationwide who dropped by for an update on l repair works since fire struck the cottage back in April this year. It will be aired on August 21st. Don't forget to tune in! #rte #nationwide

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Join us for Culture Night in The Old Post Office #Wexford #CultureNight

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The Development Group in Ballycarney are having a meeting this Tuesday in the cottage to help plan for this years Halloween event.
Anyone who would like to join the group or even just offer a hand with the event are invited to attend. Whether your from Ballycarney or beyond 🎃

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Curious creatures donkeys #ireland #ballycarney #wexford

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Wedding Season is in full swing and we've been delighted to welcome several couples for their wedding photos. If your interested in making us part of your special day drop us a message for more info. Our resident donkey's Bess and Neddy would be delighted to welcome you.

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@poloconghaile @poloconghaile feel free to drop by for a cuppa if your passing by. We're located in Ballycarney a 5 minute drive when you leave the motorway at Enniscorthy. Our resident donkeys Bess and Neddy would be delighted to meet you. 😁

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@NMIreland This is very similar to the layout of the cottage we found during renovation. Thanks for sharing ❤

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Tonight at 7p.m. The Old Post Office Ballycarney will feature on RTE Nationwide. Be sure to tune in to hear the story of this former post office. Our resident donkeys Neddy and Bess take centre stage as always!!

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Serving the community once more - we visit the old Ballycarney post office in Co Wexford which has been rebuilt by a local family who now share it with the whole community on #RTENationwide Monday 15th May @RTEOne 7pm @rte @WexfordHour @SouthEastRadio @hilitetv @Wexford_Weekly RT

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Looks like Ballycarney will be in the spotlight this Monday night.

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We visit some community projects including the old Ballycarney Post office in County Wexford which has been brought back to life & is now centre of village life once again @BallycarneyPO on #RTENationwide Monday 15th May @RTEOne 7pm @WexfordHour @DeptRCD @ruralnetwork @rte RT

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We visit some community projects including the old Ballycarney Post office in County Wexford which has been brought back to life & is now centre of village life once again @BallycarneyPO on #RTENationwide Monday 15th May @RTEOne 7pm @WexfordHour @DeptRCD @ruralnetwork @rte RT

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James was from the nearby townland of Tomahurra and acted as bodyguard to the famous leader rebel priest Fr.John Murphy during the rebellion. Both men likely knew each other in the years before with the homesteads of both just over a mile apart, seperated by the river Slaney

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To mark the upcoming 225th anniversary of the 1798 rebellion this year we will be tweeting about events, facts, individuals and more associated with the period from the local area.

First up is a local memorial erected in 1998 to James Gallagher.

#wexford #irishhistory

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@BrodHiggins Neddy (right) and his mother Bess(left). Two resident donkey's at Ballycarney post office.

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Springtime along Kenny's Lane Ballycarney

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REMINDER
The '1798 Wool Spinners' will be demonstrating the art of wool Spinning at their monthly visit to The Old-Post Office, Ballycarney tomorrow Saturday the 4th of February from 12 noon to 4 pm. All are Welcome to come and view.

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The post office was turned into a movie set last night for an upcoming production based on Enniscorthy author Maria Nolan's book 'The shadow of Freedom' set during the war of independence in county Wexford. Looking forward to seeing the final product soon

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BALLYCARNEY BENCH MARKs
Commonly know as 'crow's feet' bench marks are permenant markers made by surveyors mapping Ireland in the 19th century showing the height above sea level. Two existed in the village with a recent inclusion into a local wall. #wexford #ireland #heritage