Want to find out about the last man to die in the Civil War in Wicklow?

A commemoration recently held at Knocknadruce, Valleymount marked the centenary of the death of Neil “Plunkett” Boyle, the last man to die in the Civil War in Co. Wicklow.

A booklet is now available of interviews held in the 1980s with local people from Manor Kilbride, Blessington, Lacken, Kylebeg, Ballyknockan, Valleymount, Knocknadruce, Hollywood and Dunlavin. Those who were interviewed knew of Neil Boyle.

This material is available from the Tourist Office Blessington; Texaco, Baltinglass Road, Blessington; The Office Shop,

Blessington, and Daly’s, Hollywood Cross. or by post, €10. Queries to Maureen on 045 865776