Regarded as perhaps one of the most formative and vital periods in Irish History, we are currently in the midst of marking the centenary of the events of the War of Independence (1919 - 1921).
Local archaeologist Barry Lacey from Ferns has been looking at some of the key events in Co Wexford, looking at ambushes, raids, the burning of police barracks and other activities.
On this occasion, he looks at the shooting of RIC constable William Jones in Bunclody, then known as Newtownbarry, on June 22, 1920.
Background
Shortly before 8p.m. Constable Jones made his way towards the RIC barracks in Bunclody from the 'Laundry House', where his wife and child lived. The latter was located a short distance from the barracks on the opposite side of the river Slaney. Bunclody RIC barracks, where Jones was stationed, was a two storey building located on the eastern side of the market square and the last building passed before crossing the bridge over the Slaney.

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