Ballycogley () is a large

townland A townland (; Ulster-Scots: ''toonlann'') is a traditional small land division used in Ireland and in the Western Isles of Scotland, typically covering . The townland system is of medieval Gaelic origin, predating the Norman invasion, and mo ...

located 8 miles from Wexford town, in

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. It plays host to one of Europe's highest water towers, as well as a proposed

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. The townland social life revolves around the two pubs - the Halfway House and the Hitching Post. Ballycogley has been a haven for devotees of heavy metal and rock over the years. In the late eighties and early nineties, it was the host of several 'biker' festivals and events. In recent years, the Halfway House has become a regular venue for local rock bands, and many a musician's career has begun in Ballycogley.

Notable Figures

Luke Wadding Luke Wadding (16 October 158818 November 1657), was an Irish Franciscan friar and historian. Life Early life Wadding was born on 16 October 1588 in Waterford to Walter Wadding of Waterford, a wealthy merchant, and his wife, Anastasia Lombar ...

Bishop of Ferns The Bishop of Ferns () is an episcopal title which takes its name after the village of Ferns in County Wexford, Ireland. In the Roman Catholic Church it remains a separate title, but in the Church of Ireland it has been united with other bishopr ...

and important author of

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was born in Ballcogley Castle in 1628. He related to the more well-known theologian

, and his predecessor to the bishopric of Ferns, Nicholas French.

References

Townlands of County Wexford {{Wexford-geo-stub