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Was Newlands House truly a haven during the rebellion? We stand now where Newlands Cross marks the intersection of bustling routes. But imagine stepping back to the year 1776. Newlands House, a grand estate, stood here, owned by Arthur Wolfe, the 1st Viscount Kilwarden. This junction takes its name from that very house. Wolfe, a prominent figure, even had a townhouse on Leinster Street in the heart of Dublin. But in 1803, rebellion brewed in the air, fueled by the supporters of Robert Emmet. As unrest gripped the city, Wolfe sought refuge for himself, his daughter, and his nephew at Newlands House, believing it to be safer than the city. On July 23rd, they embarked on a carriage ride from the house towards the perceived safety of the city. However, tragedy awaited them. Just streets away on Thomas Street, their carriage was intercepted by a group of insurgents. Wolfe and his nephew were brutally pulled from the carriage and assassinated. Today, the grand house is gone, demolished in 1981. Yet, the name Newlands Cross remains, a reminder of the turbulent history woven into this very ground we stand on.

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