Planning is currently underway for our Vinegar Hill Battle Re-enactment for 2013. It will take place on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Check out the photos from the weekend on our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/knightsandrebels.

Background:

Saturday, 4th: Experience life as an 18th century redcoat at Enniscorthy Castle or learn about the pikemen of '98 at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre. See a blacksmith making pikes, learn how to march, or enlist as a soldier.

Sunday, 5th: Pikeman and redcoats will parade through the town of Enniscorthy to Vinegar Hill.  The parade begins at the Fairgreen at 1p.m with battle commencing at 2p.m on the Hill. See cannons, cavalry and infantry clash and see how the battle unfolded in 1798!

 Here is a link to the Irish Times Youtube Channel video for the Battle of Vinegar Hill.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZacKD4SmE3k