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What Divides Us: The Kilteegan Bridge Story

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The Kilteegan Bridge is a historical bridge that spans the River Barrow in County Wicklow, Ireland. The bridge was built in the 13th century and has been a site of conflict and division for centuries.

What Divides Us: The Kilteegan Bridge Story 2

What Divides Us: The Kilteegan Bridge Story - Book 2

by Jean Grainger

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The Battle of Kilteegan Bridge

In the 17th century, the bridge was the site of a battle between the Irish and the English. The battle was part of the Irish Confederate Wars, a series of conflicts between the Irish and the English that lasted from 1641 to 1653. The battle was a victory for the Irish, and it helped to secure their independence from England.

The Protestant and Catholic Divide

In the 19th century, the bridge was a dividing line between the Protestant and Catholic communities. The Protestants lived on the north side of the bridge, and the Catholics lived on the south side. The two communities were often in conflict with each other, and the bridge was a symbol of their division.

The IRA and the British Army

In the 20th century, the bridge was the site of a confrontation between the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the British Army. The IRA was a paramilitary organization that fought for Irish independence from Britain. The British Army was sent to Ireland to suppress the IRA. In 1922, the IRA attacked a British convoy on the bridge. The attack was a failure, and it led to the deaths of several IRA members.

The Kilteegan Bridge Today

Today, the Kilteegan Bridge is a symbol of peace and reconciliation. The bridge has been repaired and restored, and it is now a popular tourist destination. The bridge is also a reminder of the centuries of conflict and division that have taken place in Ireland.

The Kilteegan Bridge is a historical landmark that has been a site of conflict and division for centuries. The bridge is a reminder of the centuries of conflict and division that have taken place in Ireland. However, the bridge is also a symbol of peace and reconciliation. The bridge has been repaired and restored, and it is now a popular tourist destination. The bridge is a reminder that even the most divided communities can come together and build a better future.

What Divides Us: The Kilteegan Bridge Story - Book 2

by Jean Grainger

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