The Real Unyoke
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HISTORY OF THE
UNYOKE COUNTRY KITCHEN
Ballyhought, Blackwater, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
The Real Unyoke has been in the Murphy Family for five generations and was founded by Charles Murphy after he had been evicted from Ballyorley, near Boolavogue, following the 1798 rebellion. History records that it was Charles who unhorsed Lieutenant Bookey at the opening skirmish at The Harrow. Ironically, given that Charles would later become a publican, Bookey was the worst for drink when he charged alone into a crowd of insurgents. Charles unseated him with one blow of his pike handle and when Bookey fell to the ground, he was despatched by others among the rebels, at a spot known today as “Bookey’s Stream”.
The Murphys were lucky to excape with only an eviction. Many, who were suspected of rebel sympathies, were summarily executed in the brutal military suppression that followed the 1798 rising. Homeless, on the road between Oulart and Wexford, the family found a deserted cottage and took shelter there. The local landlord, a man named Adams, not only agreed to let the property, but also allowed Charles to run a public house there.
Situated at the end of a long climb on a main road, the premises became known as “The Unyoke”, because it was there that farmers and carters unyoked their wagons to “rest and bait” themselves and their horses – “bait” being a local word for “to feed”.
As well as carrying traffic from Oulart to Wexford, R741was a main route for transporting grain to Castlebridge. The pub was also benefited from being located close to a lime kiln – an important source of fertiliser.
The pub run by Charles and his son Bryan was tiny. Its main business came from the kitchen , but it also comprised a parlour and a bar, which accommodated fewer than 6 people at a time. However, business was steady by day and by night. According to the Murphys, The Unyoke once had a 23 –hour licence – one of only two in the country – but it was lost in the 19th Century in a fire at Wexford County Hall and the family could only replace it with an ordinary seven day licence.
When Bryan died, aged 99, in 1908, a newspaper wrote “No man was better known or more highly respected throughout a great proportion of North Wexford than the deceased, Mr Bryan Murphy”.
The business then passed father-to-son to John Murphy and then father-to-son to Charlie Murphy. The pub was then passed on to Charle’s nephew, the current licensee Bernard Murphy, a great- great-great- grandson of the 1798 rebel. It was Charlie who added the word “real” to the pub’s title, after a night club also calling itself “The Unyoke” opened locally. The nightclub burnt down, but the Real Unyoke is still open for a drink and a bait to eat.
The pub has been significantly expanded and the parlour with the thatched roof also remains in place.
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facebook.comThe Unyoke Country Kitchen is open normal working hours on St Patrick's day - 9.30-3.30 Sunday 10.30-3.30. Closed Bank Holiday Monday Each day Serving all day breakfast, selection of sandwiches , salads, quiche, lasagne and more and a daily dinner special and homemade desserts with fresh barista coffee and selection of teas. Also serving Roast dinner on Sundays. Happy St Patrick's weekend.
The Unyoke Country Kitchen is in search for a Chef Experience is essential, fluent English and excellent people skills. Must be available to work evening and weekends.!This position is part time seasonal. Forward your cv to ashmurphy1@gmail.com or if you wish drop it in to the cafe open Monday - Saturday 9.30 to 3.30 & Sunday 10.30-3.30.
Sorry the phone number is 087/2722530 not 086 Mothers Day Special on Sunday 11th March 2018 at the Unyoke Country Kitchen is a 3 Course Meal for €15.95 and tea or black coffee included. To book a table please phone 087/2722530 or pm me on Facebook. Ashley
Mothers Day Special on Sunday 11th March 2018 at the Unyoke Country Kitchen is a 3 Course Meal for €15.95 and tea or black coffee included. To book a table please phone 086/2722530 or pm me on Facebook. Ashley
The Unyoke Country Kitchen is back open for business tommorrow Tuesday 6th March at 9.30 to 3.30 (Monday to Saturday inclusive and Sunday 10.30 to 3.30. ) . I apologise for any inconvenience caused. Ashley
Unyoke Country Kitchen is closed Thursday 1st March & Friday 2nd March due to adverse weather conditions.
The Unyoke Country Kitchen is back open for business tommorrow Monday 8th January . Opening hours will resume as normal. Monday to Saturday 9.30-3.30 Sunday 10.30-3.30. Serving all day breakfast, selection of sandwiches , salads, quiche, lasagne and more and a daily dinner special and homemade desserts with fresh barista coffee and selection of teas. Also serving Roast dinner on Sundays.
The Unyoke Country Kitchen would like to wish everyone a very happy & prosperous new year and thank you for all your support throughout the year and look forward to seeing you in 2018.
The Unyoke Country Kitchen is now closed for Christmas until Monday 8th January. Would like to wish you a very happy Christmas and a happy New Year. Would like to thank you for all your support during 2017.
The Unyoke Country Kitchen had power back. We are back in business tommorrow ☺️😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
Any ideas when power is back in Tinneberna in Kilmuckridge or Blackwater.
Due to the red weather alert forecasted for today Monday 16th October For the safety of staff and customers we will be closed today. Business will resume as usual tommorrow Tuesday 17th October. Everyone stay indoors and keep safe.
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Beautiful sunny day here at the Unyoke Country Kitchen. Why stop in for a coffee and choose from our range if Batista coffees. #coffee#wexford#ballyhought#food
Treat yourself and visit the Unyoke Country Kitchen today for your Sunday roast dinner of roast pork, seasonal vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes and crispy roast potatoes.
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Roadside pit stop for a BLT under a thatched roof in #CountyWexford. #thenthesundisappeared #Ireland
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Lovely bowl of hearty Irish soup 👌🏼 🍀 #Ireland #soup #irishbread #tea #lunch @therealunyoke
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