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{{short description |Village in County Kilkenny, Ireland}}
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'''Goresbridge''' ({{Irish place name|An Droichead Nua|The New Bridge}}<ref name=logainmGoresbridge/><ref name=Tighe1802/>) is a small village located in the east of [[County Kilkenny]], in the [[Provinces of Ireland|province]] of [[Leinster]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. Goresbridge is named after a 1756 bridge, built by [[Ralph Gore, 1st Earl of Ross|Colonel Ralph Gore]], which provides a crossing of the [[River Barrow]] between County Kilkenny and [[County Carlow]] in the [[South-East Region, Ireland|South-East]] [[NUTS 3 statistical regions of the Republic of Ireland|region]].
'''Goresbridge''' ({{Irish place name|An Droichead Nua|The New Bridge}}<ref name=logainmGoresbridge/><ref name=Tighe1802/>) is a small village located in the east of [[County Kilkenny]], in the [[Provinces of Ireland|province]] of [[Leinster]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. Goresbridge is named after a 1756 bridge, built by [[Ralph Gore, 1st Earl of Ross|Colonel Ralph Gore]], which provides a crossing of the [[River Barrow]] between County Kilkenny and [[County Carlow]] in the [[South-East Region, Ireland|South-East]] [[NUTS 3 statistical regions of the Republic of Ireland|region]].


Located {{convert|2.75|mi|km}} from [[Gowran]] on the [[R702 road|R702]] ([[Kilkenny]]−[[Enniscorthy]]) [[Regional road (Ireland)|regional road]], and approximately {{convert|20|km|mi}} east of Kilkenny.<ref name=lap2005/>
Located {{convert|2.75|mi|km}} from [[Gowran]] on the [[R702 road (Ireland)|R702]] ([[Kilkenny]]−[[Enniscorthy]]) [[Regional road (Ireland)|regional road]], and approximately {{convert|20|km|mi}} east of Kilkenny.<ref name=lap2005/>


Part of the civil parish is Grangesilvia<ref name=logainmGrangesilvia/> which is in the [[Barony (Ireland)|barony]] of [[Barony of Gowran|Gowran]].<ref name=Tighe1802/> King [[Charles II of England|Charles II]] granted Arthur Gore the townland of Barrowmount. The "''Battle of Goresbridge''" occurred there in June [[1798 in Ireland|1798]].<ref name=niah12311002/>
Part of the civil parish is Grangesilvia<ref name=logainmGrangesilvia/> which is in the [[Barony (Ireland)|barony]] of [[Barony of Gowran|Gowran]].<ref name=Tighe1802/> [[Charles II of England|Charles II]] granted Arthur Gore the townland of Barrowmount. The Battle of Goresbridge occurred there in June [[1798 in Ireland|1798]].<ref name=niah12311002/>


The 2011 census the population of the census town was 361.<ref name=cso/> The [[Local government in the Republic of Ireland|local authority]] is [[Kilkenny County Council]]. Goresbridge gives its name to a district electoral division.<ref name=Government2003/>
The population according to the [[2011 census of Ireland|2011 census]] was 361.<ref name=cso/> The [[Local government in the Republic of Ireland|local authority]] is [[Kilkenny County Council]]. Goresbridge gives its name to an [[electoral division (Ireland)|electoral division]].<ref name=Government2003/>


==History==
==History==
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Goresbridge was located in historic [[Gaelic Ireland|Gaelic]] kingdom of [[Osraige|Ossory]] (''Osraige''). Following the [[Williamite War in Ireland|Williamite–Jacobite War]], [[Charles II of England|Charles II]] gave grants of land which had been forfeited by the Roman Catholic owners.<ref name=lap2005/><ref name="Comerford1886"/>{{Clarify|date=July 2023|reason=Williamite War was after reign of Charles II.}}

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Goresbridge was located in historic [[Gaelic Ireland|Gaelic]] kingdom of [[Osraige|Ossory]] (''Osraige''). Following the [[Williamite War in Ireland|Williamite–Jacobite War]] King [[Charles II of England|Charles II]] gave grants of land which had been forfeited by the Roman Catholic owners.<ref name=lap2005/><ref name="Comerford1886"/>


Arthur Gore obtained a grant of land, the townland of Barrowmount in parish of Grangesilvia, from [[Charles II of England|Charles II]],<ref name=lap2005/><ref name="Comerford1886"/> and by the end of the 17th century the [[Gore baronets|Gore family]] were well established.<ref name="Comerford1886"/>
Arthur Gore obtained a grant of land, the townland of Barrowmount in parish of Grangesilvia, from [[Charles II of England|Charles II]],<ref name=lap2005/><ref name="Comerford1886"/> and by the end of the 17th century the [[Gore baronets|Gore family]] were well established.<ref name="Comerford1886"/>


"''Goresbridge''"<ref name=Lewis1837/> was named for the family and the ''New Bridge'' built in 1756 by [[Ralph Gore, 1st Earl of Ross|Colonel Ralph Gore]].<ref name=lap2005/><ref name="Comerford1886"/> On the 1846 [[Ordnance Survey Ireland|OSI]] map of Ireland the village is referred to it as ''Newbridge''.
Goresbridge<ref name=Lewis1837/> was named for the family and the ''New Bridge'' built in 1756 by [[Ralph Gore, 1st Earl of Ross|Colonel Ralph Gore]].<ref name=lap2005/><ref name="Comerford1886"/> On the 1846 [[Ordnance Survey Ireland|OSI]] map of Ireland the village is referred to it as ''Newbridge''.


===Gore's Bridge===
===Gore's Bridge===
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''Gore's Bridge'' has nine-arch granite bridge crossing of the [[River Barrow]] between County Kilkenny and [[County Carlow]]. Built in 1756 by [[Ralph Gore, 1st Earl of Ross|Colonel Ralph Gore]] the [[Gore Baronets|Earl of Ross]].<ref name=niah12311002/>


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This mid-eighteenth-century elegantly-composed landmark was built using unrefined Carlow granite.<ref name=niah12311002/> It represents an important element of civil engineering and transport heritage<ref name=niah12311002/> and formed a vital link between the two counties.<ref name=lap2005/>
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''Gore's Bridge'' has nine-arch's granite bridge crossing of the [[River Barrow]] between County Kilkenny and [[County Carlow]]. Built in 1756 by [[Ralph Gore, 1st Earl of Ross|Colonel Ralph Gore]] the [[Gore Baronets|Earl of Ross]].<ref name=niah12311002/>

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This mid eighteenth-century elegantly-composed landmark was built using unrefined Carlow granite.<ref name=niah12311002/> It represents an important element of civil engineering and transport heritage<ref name=niah12311002/> and formed a vital link between the two counties.<ref name=lap2005/>


=== Battle of Goresbridge===
=== Battle of Goresbridge===
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The Battle of Goresbridge occurred during the [[Irish Rebellion of 1798|Irish Rebellion]] on 23 June 1798 at Gore's Bridge.<ref name=lap2005/><ref name=niah12311002/> During the [[Wexford Rebellion]], and just days [[Battle of Vinegar Hill]], Wexford insurgents attempted to use the Gore's Bridge.

⚫
The ''Battle of Goresbridge'' occurred during the [[Irish Rebellion of 1798|Irish Rebellion]] on 23 June 1798 at Gore's Bridge.<ref name=lap2005/><ref name=niah12311002/> During the [[Wexford Rebellion]], and just days [[Battle of Vinegar Hill]], Wexford insurgents attempted to use the Gore's Bridge.


The locally stationed Wexford Militia<ref name=lap2005/> were defeated, they lost their cavalry,<ref name=lap2005/> twenty eight soldiers were captured, and the rest fled to [[Kilkenny]].<ref name=lap2005/> There is a carved granite memorial adjacent to the bridge.<ref name=lap2005/>
The locally stationed Wexford Militia<ref name=lap2005/> were defeated, they lost their cavalry,<ref name=lap2005/> twenty eight soldiers were captured, and the rest fled to [[Kilkenny]].<ref name=lap2005/> There is a carved granite memorial adjacent to the bridge.<ref name=lap2005/>


==Transport==
==Transport==
Goresbridge railway station opened on 26 October 1870, closed for passenger traffic on 26 January 1931 and for goods traffic on 27 January 1947, finally closing altogether on 1 April 1963.<ref>{{cite web | title=Goresbridge station | work=Railscot - Irish Railways | url=http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf | access-date=2007-10-15}}</ref>
Goresbridge railway station opened on 26 October 1870, closed for passenger traffic on 26 January 1931 and for goods traffic on 27 January 1947, finally closing altogether on 1 April 1963.<ref>{{cite web | title=Goresbridge station | work=Railscot - Irish Railways | url=http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf | access-date=2007-10-15}}</ref> Kilbride Coaches services Goresbridge from Graiguenamanagh or Kilkenny twice a day, except Sundays<ref>{{cite web |title=Kilbride Coaches timetable |url=https://kilbridecoaches.com/routes/graiguenamanagh-kilkenny/ |access-date=26 May 2021}}</ref>
Kilbride Coaches services Goresbridge from Graiguenamanagh or Kilkenny twice a day, except Sundays<ref>{{cite web |title=Kilbride Coaches timetable |url=https://kilbridecoaches.com/routes/graiguenamanagh-kilkenny/ |access-date=26 May 2021}}</ref>


[[File:Goresbridge main streets.jpg|thumb|frame|center|Main streets in Goresbridge]]
[[File:Goresbridge main streets.jpg|thumb|center|Main streets in Goresbridge]]


== Notable people ==
{{See also|Category:People from Goresbridge}}
==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of towns and villages in the Republic of Ireland|List of towns and villages in Ireland]]
*[[List of towns and villages in the Republic of Ireland|List of towns and villages in Ireland]]
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* {{cite web|author=Fiontar|title=Placenames Database of Ireland|url=http://www.logainm.ie/en/|website=logainm.ie|publisher=Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs of the Government of Ireland|date=2008}}
* {{cite web|author=Fiontar|title=Placenames Database of Ireland|url=http://www.logainm.ie/en/|website=logainm.ie|publisher=Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs of the Government of Ireland|date=2008}}
* {{cite book|last1=Government|title=Placenames (Co. Kilkenny) Order 2003|date=2003|publisher=Government of Ireland|location=Dublin|url=http://www.logainm.ie/orduithe/an-tordu-logainmneacha-contae-chill-chainnigh-2003.pdf}}
* {{cite book|last1=Government|title=Placenames (Co. Kilkenny) Order 2003|date=2003|publisher=Government of Ireland|location=Dublin|url=http://www.logainm.ie/orduithe/an-tordu-logainmneacha-contae-chill-chainnigh-2003.pdf|access-date=4 August 2016|archive-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210061037/https://www.logainm.ie/orduithe/an-tordu-logainmneacha-contae-chill-chainnigh-2003.pdf|url-status=dead}}
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Latest revision as of 15:46, 18 October 2024

Goresbridge
An Droichead Nua
Town
Goresbridge over the River Barrow
Goresbridge over the River Barrow
Etymology: Named after Gores' Bridge
Goresbridge is located in Ireland
Goresbridge
Goresbridge
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 52°37′47″N 6°59′39″W / 52.6297°N 6.9942°W / 52.6297; -6.9942
CountryIreland
ProvinceLeinster
CountyCounty Kilkenny
BaronyGowran
Government
 • TypeCounty Council
 • BodyKilkenny County Council[1]
 • Dáil constituencyCarlow–Kilkenny
 • European ParliamentIreland South
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total
361
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (GMT (WET))
 • Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (IST (WEST))
Irish Grid ReferenceS 69 54
Websitewww.kilkennycoco.ie

Goresbridge (Irish: An Droichead Nua, meaning 'The New Bridge'[3][4]) is a small village located in the east of County Kilkenny, in the province of Leinster, Ireland. Goresbridge is named after a 1756 bridge, built by Colonel Ralph Gore, which provides a crossing of the River Barrow between County Kilkenny and County Carlow in the South-East region.

Located 2.75 miles (4.43 km) from Gowran on the R702 (Kilkenny−Enniscorthy) regional road, and approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Kilkenny.[5]

Part of the civil parish is Grangesilvia[6] which is in the barony of Gowran.[4] Charles II granted Arthur Gore the townland of Barrowmount. The Battle of Goresbridge occurred there in June 1798.[7]

The population according to the 2011 census was 361.[2] The local authority is Kilkenny County Council. Goresbridge gives its name to an electoral division.[8]

History

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Goresbridge was located in historic Gaelic kingdom of Ossory (Osraige). Following the Williamite–Jacobite War, Charles II gave grants of land which had been forfeited by the Roman Catholic owners.[5][9][clarification needed]

Arthur Gore obtained a grant of land, the townland of Barrowmount in parish of Grangesilvia, from Charles II,[5][9] and by the end of the 17th century the Gore family were well established.[9]

Goresbridge[10] was named for the family and the New Bridge built in 1756 by Colonel Ralph Gore.[5][9] On the 1846 OSI map of Ireland the village is referred to it as Newbridge.

Gore's Bridge

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Gore's Bridge has nine-arch granite bridge crossing of the River Barrow between County Kilkenny and County Carlow. Built in 1756 by Colonel Ralph Gore the Earl of Ross.[7]

This mid-eighteenth-century elegantly-composed landmark was built using unrefined Carlow granite.[7] It represents an important element of civil engineering and transport heritage[7] and formed a vital link between the two counties.[5]

Battle of Goresbridge

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The Battle of Goresbridge occurred during the Irish Rebellion on 23 June 1798 at Gore's Bridge.[5][7] During the Wexford Rebellion, and just days Battle of Vinegar Hill, Wexford insurgents attempted to use the Gore's Bridge.

The locally stationed Wexford Militia[5] were defeated, they lost their cavalry,[5] twenty eight soldiers were captured, and the rest fled to Kilkenny.[5] There is a carved granite memorial adjacent to the bridge.[5]

Transport

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Goresbridge railway station opened on 26 October 1870, closed for passenger traffic on 26 January 1931 and for goods traffic on 27 January 1947, finally closing altogether on 1 April 1963.[11] Kilbride Coaches services Goresbridge from Graiguenamanagh or Kilkenny twice a day, except Sundays[12]

Main streets in Goresbridge

Notable people

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See also: Category:People from Goresbridge

See also

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References

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Footnotes

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  1. ^ Kilkenny County Council (2016). "Kilkenny County Council Elected Members". kilkennycoco.ie.
  2. ^ a b Central Statistics Office. "Population of towns ordered by county and size, 2006 and 2011" (PDF). cso.ie. p. 22.
  3. ^ (Fiontar 2008, An Droichead Nua/Goresbridge)
  4. ^ a b (Tighe 1802, p. 467, Towns not corporate − New Bridge, or Gore's-bridge)
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j (Kilkenny County Council 2005, Goresbridge Local Area Plan 2005 (PDF))
  6. ^ (Fiontar 2008, Gráinseach na Coille/Grangesilvia)
  7. ^ a b c d e (NIAH, Gore's Bridge Reg. No. 12311002.)
  8. ^ (Government 2003)
  9. ^ a b c d Comerford, Michael (1886). Collections relating to the dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin: Volume 3. J. Duffy and Sons. pp. 331–336. ISBN 9781376897029.
  10. ^ (Lewis 1837, p. 665)
  11. ^ "Goresbridge station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 15 October 2007.
  12. ^ "Kilbride Coaches timetable". Retrieved 26 May 2021.

Sources

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