Can you imagine what it was like before the Irish Free State? This is where it all began. This was one of the constituencies of Southern Ireland, defined by the Government of Ireland Act 1920. The act was meant to bring peace by dividing Ireland into two parts: Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland. However, it only deepened the existing divisions. This constituency, like the others laid out in the act, was used to elect members of the Second Dáil in 1921. In 1922, it was used to elect members of the Third Dáil. However, the story doesn’t end there. This place became a battleground for the Irish War of Independence. The British authorities often used it as a base for policing the area. This only fueled the conflict and made this place a symbol of the struggle for Irish independence. It is more than just history, it is a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for a free Ireland.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church