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Created on September 19, 2022
14 R700, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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The Walling of New Ross

Independent.ie, David Looby: 
Joyce said he researched the history of the walling of New Ross, having been sent a brief of what the council wanted as the theme of the murals. 
"The route I went is quite literal. I felt like it needed to be quite literal. During my research I noted that there was a rota for building the wall. It was on Sundays that the women took over. I thought that was an interesting stance.”
He also like the story of the Maiden Gate where any man who committed any crime against a local woman was jailed in the ‘women’s jail’ and the strong women who featured in his murals reflect the New Ross women of that era. 
Garreth Joyce—The Walling of New Ross
Hunted by Willem Groen.
Pictures by Mary Browne.

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Date created2022-09-19T23:00:00.000Z
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CityNew Ross
CountryIreland
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