statue comemeorating 1798 Rebellion which was quite sucesful in Wexford - tho not so in other parts as British intelligence was not so good in Wexford !!.of the country . The name ''croppy '' was given to the Rebels - as they cut teir hair short like the French Revolutionaries . the Pike was one of main weapons !!. the hook on the pike was cutting clvalry mens reins .