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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0878, Page 038

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  1. Castles - Norman Structures - Bargy Castle

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    Bargy Castle
    Formerly the residence of
    Bagenal Harvey, a Protestant
    gentleman, who suffered in
    the rebellion of 1798, for his
    adherence to the cause of
    Ireland. He was beheaded on
    Wexford Bridge this headless
    remains were brought to
    Mayglass churchyard, near
    which stands the old church
    of Mayglass dedicated to
    St. Fintan. The present owners
    of the castle are Harveys
    descendants of Bagenal Harvey.
    The rebellion of 1798 was
    plotted in this castle. Bagnal
    Harvey and other leaders of
    the boys of Wexford were
    captured on the Saltee Islands
    and conveyed to Wexford for
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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