I'm from Wexford (and live less than 20 miles from New Ross). Strongbow isn't remembered here as a character to be vilified. In fact, when we learned about him in school he was something of a romantic character. His romance with Aoife was kinda cool.
Always great to hear from friends on the other side of the pond...Tá fáilte romhat.
How do you pronounce Aiofe? Eye-oaf?