Wexford County Directory - Wexford Guide and Directory, 1885
About “Wexford County Guide and Directory,” 1885
George Henry Bassett produced 7 Irish county directories in the 1880s: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Kilkenny, Louth, Tipperary and Wexford. Each provides useful history of the respective counties as well as lists of office holders, farmers, traders, and other residents of the individual cities, towns and villages.
The directories are naturally an invaluable resource for those tracing family history. However, there are a few points to bear in mind.
- This online version of Bassett’s Wexford County Guide and Directory is designed primarily as a genealogical research tool and therefore the numerous advertisements in the original book, many full page, and quite a few illustrated, have been excluded.
- The text has been proofed with due care, but with large bodies of text typographical errors are inevitably bound to occur.
- Be aware that there were often inconsistencies in spelling surnames in the 19th century and also that many forenames are abbreviated in Bassett’s directories.
With respect to the last point, surnames which today begin with the “Mc” prefix, for example, were often formerly spelt as “M‘,”. For a list of some of the more common forename abbreviations used in the directory, see Forename Abbreviations.
[See also Towns and Villages.]
POPULATION.
1841—202,033
1851—180,158
1861—143,954
1871—132,663
1881—123,881
IN 1881, of the residents of the county, there were 280 foreigners, 122 Scotchmen, and 997 natives of England and Wales. The natives of England and Wales had increased in number to the extent of 300 since 1841, the Scotchmen had increased 19 during the same period, and the foreigners 171.
LIEUTENANT AND CUSTOS ROTULORUM.
Lord Maurice Fitzgerald, Johnstown Castle, Wexford.
DEPUTY LIEUTENANTS.
Alcock, Col. Harry, Wilton castle, Enniscorthy
Bolton, Wm., The Island, Oulart
Carew, Lord, Castle Boro, Clonroche, Enniscorthy
Clayton, Richard B., Carrickbyrne lodge, New Ross
Cliffe, Anthony J., Bellevue, Enniscorthy
Courtown, Earl of, Courtown, Gorey
Dawson, Capt. Wm. M. W., Charlesfort, Ferns
Devereux, John T., George street, Wexford
Doyne, Charles M., Wells, Gorey
Harvey, Capt. Percy L., Lonsdale, Kyle, Enniscorthy
Hatton, Lieut.-Col. Villiers L. T., Sackville street Club, Dublin
Hughes, Capt. Sir Fredk., Fort House, Wexford
Irvine, Capt. Edward T., St. Aiden’s, Ferns
Keane, Capt. Lord, Castletown house, Churchtown, Wexford
Lymington, Viscount, Eggesford house, Crediton, North Devon
Maher, Matthias Aiden, Ballinkeel, Enniscorthy
Power, Sir John Talbot, Bart., Edermine, Enniscorthy
Ram, Stephen
Templemore, Lord, Dunbrody Park, Arthurstown
Tottenham, Charles, Ballycurry, Ashford, co. Wicklow
Walker, Thomas J., Tykillen house, Kyle, Wexford
MAGISTRATES.
Alcock, Col. Harry, Wilton, castle, Enniscorthy
Alcock, Col. Philip S., Park house, Wexford
Arran, Earl of, Castle Gore, co. Mayo
Acheson, Joseph, Ballyane Park, New Ross
Ashton, Samuel
Barry, John E., Wexford
Barrett, Capt. Samuel, Kilmanock house, Priest Haggard, New Ross
Blacker, Rev. Robert S. C., Woodbrook, Enniscorthy
Bolton, Wm., The Island, Oulart
Boxwell, Francis, Butlerstown castle, Ballycogley
Boxwell, Harvey, Hermitage, Wexford
Boxwell, William, Sarshill, Kilmore, Wexford
Boyse, Major Henry A., Bannow house, New Ross
Breen, Patrick, Castlebridge
Bruen, Henry, Coolbaun, Enniscorthy
Brooke, George F., Summerton, co. Dublin
Budgeon, Thomas J., Ballindoney house, Ballywilliam, New Ross
Bulwer, Walter R., Seaview, Enniskerry
Byrne, Edmond A., Rosemount, New Ross
Caulfield, Wm. A., Melbourne
Chichester, Capt. the Hon. Francis A. J., Glandine, Arthurstown
Clayton, Richard C. Brown, Carrickbyrne, New Ross
Cliffe, Capt. Anthony J., Bellevue, Enniscorthy
Coghlan, William, Summerville, Wexford
Cookman, Nath. N., Monart house, Enniscorthy
Cookman, Dr. Wm., Kiltrea, Enniscorthy
Courtown, Earl of, Courtown house, Gorey
Cullin, John, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy
D’Arcy, Matthew P., Kilcroney house, Bray
Dawson, Walter M. W., Charlesfort, Ferns
Deane-Drake, Joseph E., Stokestown, New Ross
Devereux, John D., Ballyrankin house, Ferns
Doyne, Charles M., Wells, Gorey
Dundas, Lorenzo, Clobemon hall, Ferns
Durdin, Alexander, Huntingdon castle, Clonegal
Eden, Lieut. William G., Merton, Enniscorthy
Edwards, James T., Bannow house, Bannow, New Ross
Ellis, Thomas C., St. Austin’s, Inch, Gorey
Elrington, Joseph F. (Q.C.), 24 Fitzwilliam street, upr, Dublin
Flood, Edward T. S., Ballynaslaney, Kyle, Wexford
Flood, Frederick S., North End, Fulham, Middlesex
Galavan, Jas. E., Erinvale, New Ross
George, Richard D’Olier, Cahore, Clonevan, Gorey
Gibbon, Wm. M., Templeshelin, Adamstown
Glascott, John H., Dublin Castle
Glascott, Wm. M., Pilltown, co. Kilkenny
Granard, Earl of, Castleforbes, Newtown-F orbes
Greene, John, Mount Anna, Kyle, Wexford
Guise, Major-General John C., St. Waleran, Gorey
Gyles, Capt. Nicholas F., Lismore
Harman, Major Thos. E., Palace, New Ross
Harvey, Crosbie, W., Kyle, Wexford
Harvey, Capt. Percy L., Kyle, Enniscorthy
Hatchell, John, 12 Merrion square, south, Dublin
Hatton, Lt.-Colonel V. L. T., Sackville street Club, Dublin
Hewetson, Major Henry A., Aughnacloy house, Ballybrack
Howlett, John, Russellstown house, The Rower, Inistioge
Howlin, James, Ballycronigan, Wexford
Hughes, Capt. Sir Fredk., Fort house, Rosslare, Wexford
Huson, Lt.-Col. Nar. E., Springfield, Wexford
Irvine, Capt. Edward T., St. Aiden’s, Ferns
Kane, John F., Saunders’ court, Wexford
Kavanagh, Arthur M., Borris house, Borris
King, Frank, Woodville, Bridgetown
Knox, Maurice M., Killowen, New Ross
Lambert, Henry, Tan-y-Graig, Anglesey
Le Hunt, George, Artramont, Castlebridge, Gorey
Leigh, Francis A., Rosegarland, New Ross
Lloyd, Lt.-Colonel Morgan Geo., Camolin house, Camolin
Maconchy, George, Torquay
Magan, Percy, Kilcleagh Park, Moate
Maher, Matthias A., Ballinkeel, Enniscorthy
Malley, George O., Hill castle, Wexford
Moffat, James, Ballyhyland, Enniscorthy
Morrogh, Leonard, Sledagh, Wexford
Peacocke, Charles H., Belmont, Wexford
Porter, Sir George H., Knt., 3 Merrion square, north, Dublin
Posnett, George, Wardpark, Dundrum, Cashel
Pounden, John C., Ballywalter, Clonevan
Power, Sir John T., Bart., Edermine, Enniscorthy
Powerscourt, Viscount, Powerscourt castle, Enniskerry, co. Wicklow
Quin, Henry, Burleigh, Inch, Gorey
Ram, Stephen
Revington, Thomas H., Glencoe, Richmond, Surrey
Richards, Albert C., Macmine castle, Enniscorthy
Richards, Major-General Solomon, Solsborough, Enniscorthy
Roberts, George C., Summerhill, Enniscorthy
Roche, Major Robert J., Knockreigh, Adamstown
Ruttledge, Francis, Coolbaun cottage, Killann, Enniscorthy
Ryan, Wm. (Q.C.), 29 Upper Pembroke street, Dublin
Sheppard, Lt.-Col. Thos., Kildare street Club, Dublin
Stannard, James, Brickettstown house, Taghmon
Stephens, Abraham, Bellavista, Duncannon
Stopford, Viscount, Marlfield, Gorey
Strong, Colonel, Raheenduff
Sweetman, Laurence, Ballymackesy, Clonroche, Enniscorthy
Talbot, John H., Castle Talbot, Gorey
Taylor, Godfrey, Lovelace, Grangeville, Fethard, co. Wexford
Templemore, Lord, Dunbrody Park, Arthurstown
Tottenham, Colonel Charles G., Ballycurry, Ashford, co. Wicklow
Tottenham, Charles, Ballycurry, Ashford, co. Wicklow
Turner, Edward, Carcur house, Wexford
Turner, F. A. B., Levuka, Gorey
Tyndall, Robert, Oaklands, New Ross
Walker, Capt. Thomas J., Tykillen house, Kyle, Wexford
West, William H., Farmley, Ballycarney, Ferns
White, Henry J., Peppard’s castle, Clonevan, Gorey
Wilson, Christian, Dublin
Wolseley, Sir Clement J., Bart., Mount Wolseley, Tullow, co. Carlow
Wybrants, William, Ashton Park, Ballycanew, Gorey
HIGH SHERIFF, 1884–5.
Richard D’Olier George, J.P., Cahore, Gorey
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.
John Barry, Forth Works, Kircaldy, Scotland
John Francis Small, Solicitor, Newry
COUNTY COURT JUDGE AND CHAIRMAN OF QUARTER SESSIONS.
William F. Darley, I.L.D., Q.C., 18 Fitzwilliam square, Dublin
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE.
Robert R. Kennedy, Richmond terrace, Wexford
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Clerk of the Crown and Peace—Henry L. Meadows, M.A., Thornville, Wexford
Registrar Civil Bill Court—G. A. Leech, 17 upper Temple street, Dublin
Crown Solicitor—Aquila M‘Mahon, 31 College green, Dublin
Sessional Crown Solicitor—Rodolph W. Ryan, George st, Wexford
Secretary to Grand Jury—Henry E. Wynne, Richmond terrace, Wexford
County Surveyor—James Barry Farrell, Glendarra, Wexford
Assistant County Surveyors—James P. Murphy, Mathew Doyle, Wm. Ryan, and Patk. O’Leary
Sub-Sheriff—Thomas Wilkinson, Castle hill, Enniscorthy
Sheriff’s Returning Officer—Rich. W. Elgee, George st, Wexford
Coroners—Edward R. O’Farrell, Little Faree, Foulksmill; John Murphy, Ryland, Clohamon, Ferns
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Charles Taylor, Solicitor, The Castle, Wexford
ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY.
County Inspector—John Joseph Jones, Wexford
INLAND REVENUE.
Collector and Distributor of Stamps—James Simmons, Wexford
H. M. CUSTOMS.
Superintendent and Receiver of Wreck—Henry Carr, Wexford
MILITARY—CORK DISTRICT.
Barrack Station, Duncannon Fort. Detatchment 24th Regt. Lieuts. Campbell and Lethbridge
INSPECTOR OF NATIONAL SCHOOLS.
P. T. Macauley, Enniscorthy
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD OFFICERS.
Inspectors—W. J. Hamilton, Wexford, New Ross, and Enniscorthy; Dr. M‘Cabe, Gorey
Auditors—Courtenay Croker, Wexford and New Ross; W. G. Finlay, Enniscorthy and Gorey
DISTRICT REGISTRARS OF MARRIAGES.
Enniscorthy—Thos. Wilkinson
Gorey—James Scott
New Ross—Richard Ussher
Wexford—James M. Vicary
STAMP DISTRIBUTORS.
Enniscorthy—Wilhelmina Carroll, Slaney place
Gorey— Wm. Webb
New Ross—Mrs. Susan Plummer
AGENTS FOR LLOYD’S.
Jasper W. Walsh, Wexford; Richd. Ussher, New Ross
BARONY CESS COLLECTORS.
Ballaghkeen, North—Albert King, Kilbride lodge, Balla
Ballaghkeen, South—Richd. Cliffe Owen, Knockmullen, Gorey
Bantry—Geo. W. Carr, Camlin, New Ross
Bargy—R. St. George Nunn, Mount Henry, Wexford
Forth—George Washington Ogle, Prospect, Wexford
Gorey—John H. Webster, Ellendale, Gorey
Scarawalsh—Thomas Rudd, Clonhastin, Enniscorthy
Shelburne—Richard H. Sheppard, Hilltown, Ballymitty
Shelmaliere, East—Edward J. Gainfort, Johnstown, Castlebridge
Shelmaliere, West— Wm. H. S. Pigott, Clover valley, Taghmon
PERPETUAL COMMISSIONERS
For taking Acknowledgments of Deeds by Married Women in Ireland.
Boyd, Thomas, New Ross
Carr, Edward, New Ross
Harvey, Joseph, Wexford
Ryan, Gerald O’B., Wexford
Taylor, Charles, Wexford
COMMISSIONERS
For Administering Oaths in the Supreme Court of Judicature in Ireland.
Allen, Benjamin, Wexford
Atkin, Percival, Newtownbarry
Carr, Edward, New Ross
Hinson, Henry G., New Ross
Jacob, G. P. H., Wexford
Kavanagh, Michael, Wexford
Roberts, George C., Enniscorthy
Taylor, Charles N. P., Wexford
Wilkinson, Thomas, Enniscorthy
COMMISSIONER
To Administer Oaths, and for taking Affidavits in Ireland, to be acted upon in England.
Edward Carr, Solicitor and Notary, New Ross.
COMMISSIONER
To Administer Oaths in Admiralty.
Charles Taylor, Solicitor, Wexford
CHURCH OF IRELAND
[Diocese of Ferns].
Bishop—Right Rev. Wm. Pakenham Walsh, D.D.; also Bishop of Ossory and Leighlin. Residence—The Palace, Kilkenny
Dean—Very Rev. John R. Dowse, A.M., rector of Gorey
Precentor—Rev. H. E. Ellison, A.M., rector of Shillelagh
Chancellor—Rev. Fredk. Thompson, A.M., rector of Edermine Union
Treasurer—Rev. Jonathan S. Cooper, A.B., rector of Killanne
Archdeacon—Ven. John C. Archdall, A.M., rector of Newtownbarry
Clergymen for Granting Marriage Licenses—Rev. J. C. Murdoch, Enniscorthy; Very Rev. Dean of Ferns, Gorey; Rev. Francis Le Hunte, New Ross; Ven. J. C. Archdall, Newtownbarry; Rev. J. K. Latham, Wexford
DIOCESAN SYNOD AND COUNCIL.
Hon. Secs.—Ven. Achdeacon Archdall; John C. Pounden, J.P.; Rev. J. C. Murdoch, A.M., Enniscorthy
Hon.Treasurers—The Bishop, The Earl of Courtown; Colonel H. Alcock, D.L.; Thos. Wilkinson, Office, Church Institute, Enniscorthy
Registrar—Thomas Kough, J.P., Kilkenny
COAST GUARD STATIONS AND OFFICERS.
Division Officer—Capt. Thomas De Hoghton, Wexford
Morris Castle—Alfred Stanley, R.N.
Curracloe—John Frew, chief boatman
Rosslare—Francis Thomas, R.N.
Carnsore (Life Boat Station)—Cornelius Finn
Kilmore Quay—George Biles, R.N.
Bar of Lough (Boarding Station)—John Hurley, R.N.
Cahore—Richard Tuohig, chief boatman
Courtown—William M‘Kegg
POLLING PLACES.
Arthurstown, Ballycanew, Clonroche, Coolgreany,Duncormick, Enniscorthy, Ferns, Gorey, Killinick, New Ross, Newtownbarry, Oulart, Taghmon, Wexford
CO. WEXFORD SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Office, 14 High street, Wexford
President—Lord Maurice Fitzgerald
Patroness—Hon. Mrs. Deane-Morgan
Treasurer—John F. Hogan
Secretary—Chas. Taylor, solicitor
Consulting Counsel—Molyneux, Barton & Co., 38 Upper Fitzwilliam street, Dublin
LUNATIC ASYLUM.
ENNISCORTHY.
Governors—Earl of Courtown, D.L.; Lieut. Col. Harry Alcock, D.L.; George Le Hunte, J.P.; Francis J. Leigh, J.P.; Henry Lambert; Walter M. W. Dawson, D.L.; Edward T. Irvine, D.L.; Arthur M. Kavanagh, D.L.; Geo. C. Roberts, J.P.; Henry Bruen, D.L.; Lorenzo Dundas, J.P.; Chas. Tottenham, D.L.; Earl of Granard, K.P.; Lord Templemore; Anthony J. Cliffe, D.L.; Nathaniei N. Cookman, J.P.; Matthias A. Maher, D.L.; Sir John Talbot Power, Bart, D.L.; James P. Devereux; Patrick Breen, J.P.; E. T. Solly-Flood, J.P.; Captain Tho. J. Walker, D.L.; Captain Percy L. Harvey, D.L.; John D. Devereux, D.L.; William Cookman, J.P.; C. M. Doyne, D.L.; Mayor of Wexford, ex-officio; Lord Maurice Fitzgerald; Sir George H. Porter, Knt., M.D.; Major-General Soloman Richards, J.P.; Rev. Robert S. Carew Blacker, J.P.
Resident Medical Superintendent—Thomas Drapes, M.B.
Visiting Physician—Nich. Furlong, M.D.
Chaplains, Catholic—Rev. Abraham Brownrigg. Protestant (I.C.)—Rev. James C. Murdoch, A.M.
Apothecary—Philip M. Cooke, L. A.
Matron—Anne Jane Allen.
Clerk and Storekeeper—Robert Henderson
HER MAJESTY’S PRISON.
WEXFORD.
Visiting Committee—George Le Hunte, J.P.; Col. Harry Alcock, D.L.; Edward S. Flood, J.P.; John Greene, J.P.; Lieut. Colonel Huson, J.P.; Charles H. Peacocke, J.P.; Captain T. J. Walker, D.L.; Lord Maurice Fitzgerald, J.P.
Governor—Augustus Warburton.
Chaplains, Catholic—Rev. Patrick D. O’Leary. Protestant (I.C.)—Rev. J. K. Latham, D.D.
Physician and Surgeon—David Hadden, M.D.
Chief Warder—J. Clarke
COUNTY INFIRMARY.
WEXFORD.
Surgeon—Henry H. Boxwell, M.D.
Assistant Surgeon—Thomas J. Dowse, M.B.
Secretary and Registrar—George Carroll
Apothecary—Richard Cox Webb
Treasurer—Provincial Bank
BOARDS OF GUARDIANS.
WEXFORD UNION.
(Meet on Saturday.)
Chairman—Edmond Hore
Vice-Chairman—Patrick Ryan
Deputy Vice-Chairman—James Kehoe
EX-OFFICIO GUARDIANS.
Lieut.-Col. P. S. Alcock, Park house. Wexford; John Bardon, Coolcliffe, Foulkesmill; Francis Boxwell, Butlerstown castle, Ballycogley; John H. Boxwell, Hermitage, Wexford; William Boxwell, Sarshill, Kilmore; Captain S. H. C. H. Boyse, Bannow house, Bannow; Patrick Breen, Castlebridge; Right Hon. Henry Bruen, Oak park, Carlow; A. J. Cliffe, Bellevue, Wexford; William Coghlan, Summerville, Wexford; Chas. M. Doyne, Wells, Oulart; Lord Maurice Fitzgerald, Johnstown castle; John Greene, Mount Anna, Kyle; Frederick S. Flood, Gibraltar; Captain Percy L. Harvey, Lonsdale, Kyle; Crosbie W. Harvey, Bromley, Kyle: Col. Hatton, Effingham hall, England; James Howlin, Ballycronigan, Tagoat; Sir Frederick Hughes, Polehore, Wexford; Colonel Narcissus E. Huson, Wexford; Geo. Le Hunte, Artramont, Castlebridge; John F. Kane, Saunders’ court, Kyle; Francis King, Woodville, Bridgetown; Francis A. Leigh, Rosegarland, Foulksmill; Leonard Morrogh, Sledagh, Murrintown; Charles H. Peacocke, Belmont, Wexford; Sir George H. Porter, M.D., 3 Merrion square, north, Dublin; Sir John T. Power, Bart., Edermine, Enniscorthy; James Stannard, Bricketstown, Taghmon; Charles J. Tottenham, Ballycurry house, Ashford, co. Wicklow; Edward Turner, Carcur house, Wexford; Capt. Thomas J. Walker, Tykillen house, Kyle
ELECTED GUARDIANS.
Ardcavan—Michael Sinnott, Ardcavan, Wexford; Ardcolm—John Rowe, Ballymore, Screen; Artramont—John Collothan, Ballyboggan, Castlebridge; Ballymitty—Adam O’Neill, Ardinagh, Ballymitty; Bannow—G. Rossiter, Grange, Carrig-on-Bannow; Bridgetown—Michael Browne, Bridgetown; Carrick—Patrick Ryan, Ballygoman, Wexford; Drinagh—Thomas Devereux, Broom cottage, Drinagh; Duncormick—Martin Ffrench, Johnstown, Duncormick; Forth—Nicholas Codd, Holmestown, Wexford; Glynn—Edward Leacy, Bulgan, Killurin; Harperstown—Michael Kavanagh, Walshgraigue, Ballymitty; Harristown—Thomas Colloton, Grange, Ballymitty; Kilbride—Jas. Kehoe, Bregorteen, Killurin; Kilcowan—William Stafford, Baldwinstown; Killag—Edward White, Nicharee, Duncormick; Killinick—Thomas Rowe, Jonastown, Killinick; Killurin—James Hayden, Corlican, Killurin; Kilmore—John Sinnott, Ballyharty, Kilmore; Kilpatrick—Patrick Lambert, Kyle, Wexford; Kilscoran—Nicholas Cooney, Five-acre, Tagoat; Lady’s Island—John J. Wall, Ballyfane, Broadway; Mayglass—James Codd, Churchlands, Ballycogley; Newcastle—Patrick Kavanagh, Ballycapogue, Bridgetown; Rathaspeck—James Keating, Dennistown, Murrintown; Rosslare—Nicholas Marshall, Bush, Tagoat; St. Helen’s—Edmond Hore, Coldblow, Broadway; Tacumshane—Richard Reville, Ecclestown, Tacmushane; Taghmon—Bartholomew Brennan, Taghmon; Tomhaggard—John Barry, Ballagh, Ballycogley; Wexford—Nicholas Roche, Park, Wexford; Patrick Chandler, John street, Wexford; John Redmond, George street, Wexford; Peter Cassin, Selskar street; Wexford; Whitechurch, James Cullen, Poulpeasty, Taghmon
OFFICERS.
Clerk, James O’Connor; Catholic chaplain, Workhouse, Rev. Michael Kelly, AdM.; Catholic chaplain, Fever Hospital, Rev. Luke Doyle, AdM.; Protestant (I.C.) chaplain, Rev. J. K. Latham, A.M.; Master, John Irwin; Matron. Bridget Scallan; Medical Officer, M. J. Sheridan; Schoolmaster, James M‘Grath; Schoolmistress, Margt. Irwin; Assistant Schoolmistress, Margaret Finn; Porter, Edward J. Kearns; Matron, Fever Hospital, Margaret Morris; Relieving Officers, Mark Murphy, Quay, Wexford; Francis Dillon, Bridgetown
Rate Collectors—Michael J. O’Connor, North Main street, Wexford; Patrick Keating. Prospect, Clonard, Wexford; James Murphy, Taghmon; James Keane, Ballymitty
NEW ROSS UNION.
(Meet on Wednesday.)
Chairman—John Ryan
Vice-Chairman—J. G. Dooley
Deputy Vice-Chairman—Edwd. Joyce
EX-OFFICIO GUARDIANS.
Lord Templemore, Dunbrody park, Arthurstown; F. A. Leigh, Rosegarland, Foulksmill; A. M. Kavanagh, Borris house, Borris, County Carlow; Wm. M. Glascott, Alderton, Priesthaggard; W. M. Gibbon, Templeshelin, Adamstown; Joseph Acheson, Ballyanne park, New Ross; Francis Rutledge, Coolbawn, Killanne, Enniscorthy; R. C. B. Clayton, Ballyshannon, Adamstown; J. E. Deane Drake, Stokestown house, New Ross; M. W. Knox, Killowen, Priesthaggard; W. H. Bolger, Ballinabarna, The Rower; E. A. Byrne, Rosemount, New Ross; D. A. Milward, Tullagher, New Ross; J. Hewlett, South street, New Ross; James E. Galavan, Erin Vale, New Ross; Captain S. Barrett, Kilmanock, Priesthaggard; A. Stephens, Duncannon, via Waterford; Major R. J. Roche, Knockreigh, Adamstown, Enniscorthy; Major T. E. Harman, Palace East, New Ross; Robert Tyndall, Oaklands, New Ross
ELECTED GUARDIANS.
New Ross—Thomas Connolly, Charles street, New Ross; Wm. Douglas, Michael street, New Ross; John Meehan, Pondfields, New Ross; Templetown—Edwd. O’Loughlin, jun., Lewistown, Fethard; The Rower—Thomas Galavan, Cullintra, The Rower; Tintern—John Ryan, Milltown, Ballyculane; Adamstown. Barronstown and Kilgarvan—J. O’Connor, Oldcourt, Adamstown; Ballyanne and Whitemoor—James Bolger, jun., Coolback, New Ross; Ballyhack and Kilmokea—Thos. O’Shea, Clonsharra, Arthurstown; Ballymurphy, Coonogue and Kyle—Ed. Joyce, Ballymurphy, Borris; Barrackvillage, Clonleigh and Templeudigan—Ed. Kavanagh, Ballygalvert Ballywilliam—Jerpointwest, Brownsford and Listerlin—Richard Forristal, Listerlin, New Ross; Carnagh, Dunmain and Inch—H. Connor, Nash, New Ross; Carrigbyrne, Newbawn and Old Ross—James Doyle, jun., Scullabogue, Carrigbyrne; Clongeen and Horetown—Francis O’Hagan, Tottenhamgreen,Taghmon; Dysertmoon, Rosbercon and Shanbogh—James G. Dooley, Rosbercon, New Ross; Fethard and Rathroe—Michael M‘Grath, Coole, Arthurstown; Glynn and Tinnehinch—James Kelly, Knockeen, Graigue; Killesk and Whitechurch—Stephen Colfer-Bodern, Arthurstown; Old-court and Rochestown—John Power, Ballinteskin, New Ross
OFFICERS.
Clerk—P. A. Pope. Catholic Chaplain—Rev. John Kirwan. Protestant (I.C.)—Rev. F. Le Hunte, A.M. Master—William Harrington. Matron—Alicia O’Reilly. Medical Officers—N. J. Meehan (Infirmary); John W. Boyd (Fever Hospital). Schoolmaster—Andrew O’Neill. Schoolmistress—Sister M. J. Pillian. Infant School Teacher—Bridget Breen. Porter—Martin Wyse. Relieving Officers—N. Redmond; Thomas Clare; James Doyle; James Berney
Rate Collectors—Matthew Doyle; Andrew F. Barden
ENNISCORTHY UNION.;
(Meet on Thursday.)
Chairman—John Flynn
Vice-Chairman—P. W. Casey
Deputy V. Chairman—M. Murphy
EX-OFFICIO GUARDIANS.
Colonel Alcock, Wilton Castle, Enniscorthy; Francis Boxwell, M.D., Butlerstown Castle, Ballycogley; Right Hon. Henry Bruen, Oakpark, Carlow; Anthony J. Cliffe, Bellevue, Enniscorthy; N. N. Cookman, Monart house, do.; William Cookman, Kiltrea house, do.; Eugene Connolly, Uplands, Monkstown; John Cullin, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy; Matthew B. Darcy, Kilbroney house, Bray; Capt. W. M. W. Dawson, Charlesfort, Ferns; John Daly Devereux, Ballyrankin house, do.; Lorenzo Dundas, Clobemon hall, do.; Lieut. Eden, Merton, Enniscorthy; Lord Maurice Fitzgerald, Johnstown castle, Wexford; Edwd. S. Flood, Ballynaslaney house, Kyle; William M. Gibbon, Templeshelin, Adamstown; Capt. E. Tottenham Irvine, St. Aidan’s, Ferns; Mathias A. Maher, Ballinkeele, Enniscorthy; James Moffatt, Ballyhyland, do.; Lord Monck, Charleville, Bray; Capt L. Pounden, Brownswood, Enniscorthy; Sir J. T. Power, Edermine, do.; Christopher Talbot Redington, Kilcoman, Oranmore, Galway; Albert G. Richards, Macmine castle, Enniscorthy; Major-Gen. Richards, Solsborough, do.; Geo. C. Roberts, Summerhill, do.; Laurence Sweetman, Ballymackesy, Clonroche; John H. Talbot, Castle Talbot, Blackwater; Edwd. Turner, Carcur, Wexford; Capt. T. J. Walker, Tykillen house, Kyle; W. H. West, Farmley, Ferns; Sir Clement J. Wolseley, Bart., Mount Wolseley, Tullow; F. Rutledge, Coolbawn
ELECTED GUARDIANS.
Ballindaggin—Thomas Jordan, Clonjordan, Ferns; Ballycarney and Castledockrill— Wm. Murphy, Craanroe, Ballycarney; Ballyhogue—Owen Doyle, Galbally, Bree; Ballyhuskard—James Cummins, Kilpierce, Enniscorthy; Bryan Murphy, Middletown, Ballaghkeene; Ballymore and The Harrow—Thos. Donovan, Tobergal, Ferns; Ballyvaldon—Michael Brien, Killeagh, Blackwater; Boolaboy—James Howell, Slievenagrane, Ballaghkeene; Bree—Daniel Coates, Kilgibbon, Bree; Castleboro—Thos. Dunne, Courtnacuddy, Clonroche; Castle Ellis—Thomas Kinsella, Curclogh, Ballaghkeene; Castle Talbot—John Fortune, Garryadden, Oulart; Clonroche—David Doran, Tominearly, Clonroche; Cranemore—William Kidd, Cranemore; Rossard—Robert Power, Old Deer Park, Newtownbarry; Edermine—John Furlong, jun., Jamestown, Oylgate; Enniscorthy—Patrick W. Casey, Enniscorthy; Aidan Harpur, do.; John Martin, Moneyhere, do.; Ferns and Kilboro—Patrick Murphy, Ferns Lower; Kilcormuck—Henry Goodisson, Garryduff, Clondaw; Killann—James Johnston, Rathduff, Killann; Robt. King, Askinvillar, Kiltealy; Killoughram—Nicholas P. Roche, Monglass, Enniscorthy; Kilmallock—Francis Cullen, Killisk, Ballaghkeene; Kilrush—Francis Whelan, Graiguemore, Newtownbarry; Kiltealy—Peter Tobin, Mohurry, Kiltealy; Marshalstown—Maurice Murphy, Boolabawn, Enniscorthy; Newtownbarry—Percival Atkin, Newtownbarry; Martin Redmond, Knockanure, Clohamon; St. Mary’s—William Prandy, Ashgrove,Templeshambo; The Leap—John Furlong, sen., Templescoby, Enniscorthy; Tinnacross—John Flynn, Riversdale, Enniscorthy; Tombrack—George Murphy, Tombrack, Ferns.
OFFICERS.
Clerk, D. Keohler; Assistant-Clerk, James D. Brennan; Protestant (I.C.) Chaplain, Rev. J. C. Murdoch, A.M.; Catholic Chaplain, Rev. D. O’Connor; Master, George Maguire; Matron, Ellen Murphy; Medical Officer, House and Fever Hospital, Nicholas Furlong; Schoolmaster, J. Maguire; Schoolmistress, Julia Murphy; Porter, Wm. H. Bligh; Relieving Officers, Martin Keating, Jerome Murphy, Martin Murphy.
Rate Collectors—Matthew Doyle, Daniel M‘Donald, James Murphy, Jerome Murphy, Timothy Nolan, Edward Somers, John Walsh.
GOREY UNION.
(Meet on Saturday.)
Chairman—The Earl of Courtown.
Vice-Chairman—C. M. Doyne, J.P.
Deputy Vice-Chairman—H. Ringwood
EX-OFFICIO GUARDIANS.
The Earl of Courtown, Courtown house, Gorey; Charles M. Doyne, Wells, Gorey; Colonel Alcock, Wilton castle, Enniscorthy; Wm. Bolton, The Island, Oulart; John Boyce, Carnew castle; E. M. Bernard. Sheheree, Killamey; G. F. Brooke, Pickering, Celbridge; Anthony J. Cliffe, Bellevue, Enniscorthy; T. C. Ellis, St. Austins, Inch; Lord M. Fitzgerald, Johnstown castle, Wexford; Owen Fogarty, Aughrim; Major-General Guise, St. Walleran, Gorey; John Hatchell, Fortfield, Terenure, Dublin; Sir F. Hughes, Pollhore, Wexford; Captain Edward T. Irvine, St. Aidens, Ferns; J. H. Jones, Mullanbro’, Waterford; Lieutenant-Colonel M. G. Lloyd, Camolin house, Ferns; Lord Muskerry, Springfield castle, Drumcolloher; Viscount Powerscourt, Enniskerry; John C. Pounden, Ballywalter, Clonevan; Henry Quin, Borleigh, Gorey; Richard W. Reynell, Killynan, Killucan; Viscount Stopford, Marlfield, Gorey; H. J. White, Peppards castle, Clonevan; Wm. Wybrants, Ashton Park, Ballycanew.
ELECTED GUARDIANS.
Ardamine—George Warren, Springmount, Gorey; Balloughter—Henry Ringwood, Medophall, Camolin; Ballycanew—Thomas Cranwill, Ballycanew; Ballyellis—James Bolger, Money, Carnew; Ballybeg—Laurence Doyle, Askamore, Carnew; Ballygarret—Myles Smith, Glascarrigg, Clonevan; Ballylarkin—Benjamin Dickenson, Killybegs, Inch; Ballynestragh—Patrick Stafford, Clonsilla, Gorey; Cahore—Thomas H. Burkitt, Seaview, Clonevan; Coolgreany—Michael O’Shaughnessy, Clonough, Inch; Courtown—Hon. G. F. W. Stopford, Courtown house, Gorey; Thomas Fidler, Kildermot, Ballymoney; Forde and Killincooly—Philip Creane, Coolroe, Kilmuckridge; Gorey—John Warren, Ballaghboy, Leskinfere; Robert Earl, Kilnahue, Gorey; Bernard Flusk, Gorey; Huntingtown and Kilnahue—John G. Poole, Ballyowen; Kilcomb—George A. Owen, Ramsgate, Gorey; Kilgorman—Edward Doyle, Kilcavan, Gorey; Killenagh—William B. Porter, Tomgar house, Ballycanew; Limerick—John M‘Donald, Ballyconlore, Inch; Monamolin—Martin Doyle, Raheendarrigg, Ferns; Monaseed—Joseph Kenny, Ballyconran, Carnew; Rossminoge—Michl. Kenny, Newbridge, Camolin; Wells—George Walsh, Island Wells; Wingfield—S. J. Symes, Hillview, Tinahely; Michael D’Arcy, Annagh, Hollyfort.
OFFICERS.
Clerk, Richard Creighton; Protestant (I.C.) Chaplain, Very Rev. J. R. Dowse, A.M., Dean of Ferns; Catholic Chaplain, Rev. F. Furlong, Master, D. W. Gordon; Matron, Margaret Connors; Medical Officer, F. A. Monillot; Schoolmaster, John Hibbitts; Schoolmistress, Mary A. Murray; Porter, William Byrne; Relieving Officers, James Palmer, Gorey Hill; John Miller, Ballycanew.
Rate Collectors—Roger Pierce, Ballyhale, Gorey; George Kerfoot, Cullenoge, Inch; Robert Earl, Ballynahoun, Wells; Mathew Brislawn Sliebawn, Hollyfort.
FISHERY CONSERVATORS.
[Magistrates having lands adjoining any river in the county, and who have paid license duty, are ex-officio Conservators.]
WEXFORD DISTRICT.
Upper, or fresh water division, J.D. Devereux, Ballyrankin House, Ferns; P. Atkin, Newtownbarry; James Eustace, Newtown, Tullow.
Lower, or fresh water division, E. S. Flood, Slaney Lodge; John Sutton, South Main street, Wexford; Wm. Whitty, jun., Pouldarrig.
Tidal division—Charles M. Doyne, Wells, Gorey; Hon. G. F. W.[?] Stopford, Courtown House, Gorey.
Clerk to Conservators, and distributor of Licenses, James Nolan P.S.C., Courthouse, Enniscorthy
NEW ROSS DISTRICT.
Edward Carr, Solicitor, Camlin.
Edward A. Byrne, Rosemount.
John T. E. Boyd, Sol., Chilcomb.
Distributor of Licenses, William Munro, P.S.C., Charles street.
SPORTING.
[See Chapter on the General Sports of the County.]
WEXFORD HOUNDS.
[Kennels, Tykillen, Wexford.]
Master—Captain Thomas Joseph Walker.
Secretary—Frank Boxwell.
Treasurer—Captain Maher.
Huntsman—Philip Morrissey.
Whip—John Maher.
CARLOW AND ISLAND HOUNDS.
[Kennels at Ballydarton, Carlow.]
Master—Robert Watson.
THE BALLYCROSS HARRIERS.
Master—William Whitney, Ballycross, Wexford.
Secretary—James Codd, Whitestown, Wexford.
HOOK & CO. WEXFORD COURSING CLUB.
President—The Marquis of Ely.
Treasurer—Andrew Barden, Corse, Fethard.
Secretary—John Murray, South street, New Ross.
KILMANOCK COURSING CLUB.
President—Capt. Samuel Barrett.
Secretary & Treasurer—Laurence Murphy, Ballykerogue, Priest Haggard.
WEXFORD UNITED AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
This Society includes the Wexford and Enniscorthy Poor Law Unions. Membership is regulated so as to include all ratepayers in these unions who shall have paid their subscriptions before the time of entry for the Annual Show. Class divisions are as follow:—Gentlemen, farmers whose holdings are valued at £50 and upwards—Farmers, whose holdings are valued at less than £50.
Patron—The Earl of Portsmouth.
President—Lord Carew.
Vice-Presidents—Vict. Monck; Sir J. T. Power, Bart., D.L.; Colonel Alcock, D.L.; George Le Hunte, J.P.; Wm. Bolton, D.L.; James Moffatt, J.P.; Captain Irvine, D.L.; M. A. Maher, D.L.; T. J. Walker, D.L.
Hon. Treas.—M. A. Maher, D.L.
Secretary—M. J. O’Connor, Wexford.
Annual Show in September.
GOREY UNION FARMING SOCIETY.
Membership in this Society is divided into three classes: 1st, yearly subscribers of £1 and upwards; 2nd, first-class farmers holding land within the Gorey Union whose total valuation is £80 and upwards, all persons in trade or business subscribing 15s. yearly; 3rd class, second-class farmers in Gorey Union, valued under £80, subscribing 5s. yearly.
President—Earl of Courtown.
Hon. Sec.—Henry Ringwood, Medop Hall, Camolin.
Hon. Treas.—Hon. Geo. F. W. Stopford, Courtown House, Gorey.
Annual Show in September.
COUNTY WEXFORD STOCK IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.
This Society consists of two classes of members—gentlemen subscribing £1 annually, and tenant-farmers subscribing 10s. annually. Its object is to encourage the introduction of pure-bred stock into the county by offering liberal Prizes in money for the best sires of horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs.
President—The Earl of Courtown.
Vice-Presidents—Earl of Portsmouth, Lord Carew, Lord Templemore.
Treasurer—Thomas Wilkinson, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy.
Secretaries— Wm. J. Toole, Curracloe House, Wexford; Geo. E. Boland, Castle street, Enniscorthy.
Annnal Show in September.
Search for a copy of Bassett’s Wexford Guide and Directory, 1885