 Duncannon Fort and village Duncannon (Dún Canann in Irish, meaning the Fort of Conán, possibly Conán mac Morna of the Fianna) is a village in south west County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. Bordered to the west by Waterford harbour and sitting on a rocky promontory jutting into the channel is the strategically prominent Duncannon Fort which dominates the village. Image File history File links Thumbnail image of Duncannon Fort and village. ...
Conán mac Morna, also known as Conán Maol (the bald), is a member of the fianna and an ally of Fionn mac Cumhail in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. ...
In Irish mythology, the Fianna were Irish warrior-hunters who served the High King of Ireland in the 3rd century AD. Their adventures were recorded in the Fenian Cycle. ...
Wexford (Loch Garman in Irish) is a maritime county in the southeast of Ireland, in the province of Leinster. ...
Primarily a fishing village, Duncannon also relies heavily on tourism and is situated on the clearly signposted and very scenic Ring of Hook drive. Duncannon boasts a mile long, blue flag recipient golden beach and is a very popular spot with locals and tourists alike. Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish. ...
The Hook Peninsula is a peninsula in County Wexford, Ireland. ...
Duncannon Fort, which was built in 1588 incorporates a maritime museum, Arts centre, café and craft shop and is open daily to visitors from June to September. Guided tours are available. Cinema buffs might be interested to know that Duncannon and Fort was the recent location for the opening scenes of the remake of 'The Count of Monte Cristo', starring Jim Caviezel and Richard Harris. 1588 was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ...
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According to legend, the settlement at Duncannon dates back to the time of Fionn mac Cumhail (pop: Finn McCool) and the Fianna in the 3rd century AD. Fionn mac Cumhail (earlier Finn or Find mac Cumail or mac Umaill, pronounced roughly Finn mac Cool) was a legendary hunter-warrior of Irish mythology, also known in Scotland and the Isle of Man. ...
In Irish mythology, the Fianna were Irish warrior-hunters who served the High King of Ireland in the 3rd century AD. Their adventures were recorded in the Fenian Cycle. ...
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The area was of strategic importance on the vital sea penetration of Waterford Harbour. It was greatly involved in wars and sieges for almost 17 centuries. During the Irish Confederate Wars, the fort at Duncannon was besieged twice. In 1645 it was taken by an Irish Confederate army under general Thomas Preston. Its English garrison surrendered after lengthy bombardment, during which their commander was killed and a ship trying to bring supplies to the garrison was sunk. During the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, Duncannon was besieged again, first by Oliver Cromwell and Michael Jones in 1649. The fort's Irish garrison held out until 1651 when Henry Ireton renewed the siege and the defender's food and supplies ran out. The Irish Confederate Wars were fought in Ireland between 1641 and 1653. ...
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Thomas Preston, 1st Viscount Tara (1585 - 1655) was an Irish soldier of the seventeenth century. ...
Oliver Cromwell landed in Ireland with his New Model Army on behalf of the English Parliament in 1649. ...
Unfinished portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell by Samuel Cooper, 1657. ...
Colonel Michael Jones ( –1649) Fought for King Charles I during the Irish Confederate War but joined the English Parliamentary side when the English Civil War started. ...
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Henry Ireton Henry Ireton (1611 - November 26, 1651), English was a general in the army of Parliament during the English Civil War. ...
The fort was one of the few places in county Wexford that did not fall to the rebels during the 1798 rebellion though a force sent out from the fort to defend Wexford town was defeated at the battle of Three Rocks. The fort and town then became a sanctuary for fleeing loyalists and troops in south Wexford and was also used as a prison and place of execution for suspected rebels. The Irish Rebellion of 1798 or 1798 rebellion as it is known locally, was an uprising in 1798, lasting several months, against the British establishment in Ireland. ...
Battle of Three Rocks, Wexford 30th May 1798 The battle of Three Rocks was a United Irish victory during the 1798 rebellion against a British artillery column marching to reinforce Wexford town against anticipated rebel attack. ...
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For the township in Canada, see Loyalist, Ontario In general, a loyalist is an individual who is loyal to the powers that be. ...
Leaders and kings have landed on and fled its portals, armies have struggled, and Napoleon sought and got intelligence on its strength and weakness. James II, and later his son in law William of Orange, marched on its cobblestones. For other uses, see Napoleon (disambiguation). ...
William III of England (14 November 1650–8 March 1702; also known as William II of Scotland and William III of Orange) was a Dutch aristocrat and a Protestant Prince of Orange from his birth, King of England and King of Ireland from 13 February 1689, and King of Scots...
Duncannon is also the name of a city in Pennsylvania, United States. Duncannon is a borough located in Perry County, Pennsylvania. ...
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