Wexford in the Great War – the lives behind the lists!’

From the heir to one of Wexford’s most iconic castles, killed on 13th September 1914, to a van-driver from Allen Street, Wexford, killed on 10th November 1918, over two volumes ‘Faith, Hope and Calamity’ documents forty-eight men and two women from Wexford who signed up and served in WW1.
While commemorated on stone or printed on lists, their stories were mostly forgotten. 
Faith in the leaders of the day, their hopes when signing up and the calamitous effects this global conflagration had on themselves, their families and their communities are discussed.
Their lives mattered!
‘Faith, Hope and Calamity’ will be launched by Dr. Paddy McKiernan, long-time member of Wexford Historical Society and avid local historian (covering Cavan, Wexford and beyond!), on Thursday 10th April in Wexford Town Library at 7pm. 
With over 400 photographs spanning 240 pages (which includes a 13 page Gallery of rarely seen and recently coloured photographs, with another 31 pages of references, available online, via a QR code) ‘Faith, Hope and Calamity’ is sure to enthral. 

The book will be on sale on the night of the launch, priced at €25 . 

Booking is essential. 
Should you require additional supports to attend this event please contact Wexford Library 053 919 6760 or email wexfordlibrary@wexfordcoco.ie.