School: Holy Faith Convent, Newtownmountkennedy
- Location:
- Newtown Mountkennedy, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Sr Mechtilde
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“Newtownmountkennedy derives its name from an Alderman Kennedy knighted in Charles II's reign...”
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“A battle was fought in Newtown on 4th June 1798 (The day Lord Edward Fitzgerald died in Newgate prison)...”
A battle was fought in Newtown on 4th June 1798 (The day Lord Edward Fitgerald died in Newgate prison) The King's forces stationed at Mountkennedy, with the help of the "Yoes" of Delgany, Kilcoole and Newcastle against the United Irishmen (Rebels) for Faith and Fatherland. The combat raged all day long. The Rebels forced their opponents to retreat three times during that memorable day. In consequence of the ferocity of the encounter many were killed on both(continues on next page)