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The Athenaeum which dates from the 1890s, was the headquarters for the Enniscorthy Volunteers during the 1916 Easter Rising and has a very rich history. For people of Enniscorthy The Athenaeum is a truly unique building which symbolises the rich history of Enniscorthy from drama circles, musicals and the historical events that took place there during the 1916 rising. The building has now recently been restored and opened its door for the first time in the last 15 years on the 27th of March 2016 to the general public to mark of the 1916 Easter Rising celebrations.
To celebrate this important and proud day for Enniscorthy present were members of the 1916 Local Committee, 1916 Centenary Committee, Relatives of those who fought in Enniscorthy during the 1916 Rising, Councillors, TDs, Senators, and members of the Oireachtas.
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