MONART

In 1868, the parish of Monart contained the following places:

"MONART, a parish in the barony of Scarawalsh, county Wexford, province of Leinster, Ireland, 1 mile N.W. of Enniscorthy, its post town. It is 5½ miles long, and its greatest breadth is 4½ miles. The soil is of inferior quality. The river Slaney traces part of the eastern boundary. The living is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of Ferns, value £98, in the patronage of the Precentor of Ferns Cathedral. The church was built in 1805, and enlarged by aid of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits in 1831. There are two Roman Catholic chapels and four or five day schools. Monart House is the principal residence. This parish formed part of the parish of Templeshannon until 1805. Near the village are remains of Danish raths. Building stone, slate, and lead, are found."

"MOCURRY, (or Tomacurry), a hamlet in the parish of Monart, in the barony of Scarawalsh, county Wexford, province of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles N. of Enniscorthy. It is situated on the bank of the Slaney. Fairs are held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, 26th October, and 27th November.

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018