Rosbercon
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Rosbercon is a village in Ireland
, on the opposite side of the River Barrow
from New Ross
, County Wexford
. Although the village was originally in County Kilkenny
, much of it is now in Wexford for administrative purposes. It had a population of 628 as of the 2006 census.
It has a large Roman Catholic church, two schools, and restaurants, Thai
and Chinese
as well as a pub
, The Parish Pump. The village shop closed in the summer of 2008. The Old Rectory is now a hostel for asylum seeker
s. The Old Rectory was built on the site of Rosbercon Castle, which was built in the thirteenth century. The village grew up around the castle and Rosbercon Abbey
, a Dominican
house founded in 1267 and suppressed in 1539.
The village has expanded considerably in recent years due to immigration; between 34 and 46 percent of its population are immigrants, chiefly from Poland
and other Eastern European countries., There are a large number of new apartments by the river, many of them rented by members of the Polish community.
Rosbercon is in the parish of Tullogher in the diocese of Ossory, and the main parish church is located in the village. The other churches of the parish are in Tullogher and Mullinaharigle, with additional graveyards at Shanbough and Ballyneale. It lies between the Barrow and Nore
rivers, and is bounded by the parishes of Glenmore to the south and Mullinavat
to the west and The Rower
- Inistioge
to the north and west. Although the eastern-most part of the parish is now within the New Ross urban district, many of the residents identify with County Kilkenny, particularly in sporting matters.
In the building boom of recent years many of the old buildings in the main street backing on to the river Barrow were demolished and have been replaced by modern apartment blocks and shops.
Townland
s within Rosbercon include: Annfield, Ballybeg, Ballyknock, Ballyreddy, Brownstown, Butterbridge, Garranbehy, Glentiroe, Hoodsgrove
, Kilbrahan, Millbanks, Tinnakilly, Tinneranny and Shanbough.
Republic of Ireland
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, on the opposite side of the River Barrow
River Barrow
The Barrow is a river in Ireland. It is one of The Three Sisters; the other two being the River Suir and the River Nore. The Barrow is the longest and most prominent of the three rivers...
from New Ross
New Ross
New Ross is a town located in southwest County Wexford, in the southeast of Ireland. In 2006 it had a population of 7,709 people, making it the third largest town in the county after Wexford and Enniscorthy.-History:...
, County Wexford
County Wexford
County Wexford is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wexford. In pre-Norman times it was part of the Kingdom of Uí Cheinnselaig, whose capital was at Ferns. Wexford County Council is the local...
. Although the village was originally in County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
, much of it is now in Wexford for administrative purposes. It had a population of 628 as of the 2006 census.
It has a large Roman Catholic church, two schools, and restaurants, Thai
Cuisine of Thailand
Thai cuisine is the national cuisine of Thailand. Blending elements of several Southeast Asian traditions, Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components. The spiciness of Thai cuisine is well known. As with other Asian cuisines, balance, detail and variety...
and Chinese
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is any of several styles originating in the regions of China, some of which have become highly popular in other parts of the world – from Asia to the Americas, Australia, Western Europe and Southern Africa...
as well as a pub
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
, The Parish Pump. The village shop closed in the summer of 2008. The Old Rectory is now a hostel for asylum seeker
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
s. The Old Rectory was built on the site of Rosbercon Castle, which was built in the thirteenth century. The village grew up around the castle and Rosbercon Abbey
Rosbercon Abbey
Rosbercon Abbey was a Dominican Abbey at Rosbercon, County Kilkenny. Founded in 1267, it was suppressed in 1539. A fragment survived as late as the1820s, but little trace remains now.The founders were two prominent local families, the Walshes and Graces...
, a Dominican
Dominican Order
The Order of Preachers , after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic and approved by Pope Honorius III on 22 December 1216 in France...
house founded in 1267 and suppressed in 1539.
The village has expanded considerably in recent years due to immigration; between 34 and 46 percent of its population are immigrants, chiefly from Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
and other Eastern European countries., There are a large number of new apartments by the river, many of them rented by members of the Polish community.
Rosbercon is in the parish of Tullogher in the diocese of Ossory, and the main parish church is located in the village. The other churches of the parish are in Tullogher and Mullinaharigle, with additional graveyards at Shanbough and Ballyneale. It lies between the Barrow and Nore
River Nore
The River Nore is a long river located in south-east of Ireland. Along with the River Suir and River Barrow, it is one of the constituent rivers of the group known as the Three Sisters. The river drains approximately of Leinster. The river rises in the Devil's Bit Mountain, North Tipperary...
rivers, and is bounded by the parishes of Glenmore to the south and Mullinavat
Mullinavat
Mullinavat is a town in south County Kilkenny, Ireland. Its main industries are tourism and agriculture. It has a renowned sporting history, particularly in hurling.-Location and access:...
to the west and The Rower
The Rower
Rower or The Rower is a small village in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The Rower is on the R705 regional road, roughly 30 km from both Waterford and Kilkenny. It is within the parish of the same name, which is about five miles in length from north to south, by about three miles in breadth.It...
- Inistioge
Inistioge
Inistioge is a small scenic village in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is situated on the River Nore, southeast of Kilkenny. Historically, the name has been spelt as Ennistioge, Ennisteage, and in other ways....
to the north and west. Although the eastern-most part of the parish is now within the New Ross urban district, many of the residents identify with County Kilkenny, particularly in sporting matters.
In the building boom of recent years many of the old buildings in the main street backing on to the river Barrow were demolished and have been replaced by modern apartment blocks and shops.
Townland
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
s within Rosbercon include: Annfield, Ballybeg, Ballyknock, Ballyreddy, Brownstown, Butterbridge, Garranbehy, Glentiroe, Hoodsgrove
Hoodsgrove
Hoodsgrove is a townland in the parish of Rosbercon, County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is bordered by Ballybeg to the east, Tinneranny to the north and Kilbrahan to the south. Families in Hoodsgrove include Bird, Curran, Dooley, Malone and Walsh...
, Kilbrahan, Millbanks, Tinnakilly, Tinneranny and Shanbough.
See also
- New RossNew RossNew Ross is a town located in southwest County Wexford, in the southeast of Ireland. In 2006 it had a population of 7,709 people, making it the third largest town in the county after Wexford and Enniscorthy.-History:...
- List of abbeys and priories in Ireland (County Kilkenny)
- List of towns and villages in Ireland