Rebels sought for battle with redcoats

Organisers of a famed 18th century Irish battle are seeking potential pikemen and pikewomen for a planned reenactment.

Rebels sought for   battle with  redcoats

Crowds of over 5,000 are expected to take to the “battlefield” next month to see a mixture of redcoats and rebels in the second annual re-enactment of the Battle of Vinegar Hill.

Professional re-enactors from Ireland and Britain are already planning their assault on the rebel positions while the rebel forces themselves are growing all the time, as aspiring insurgents are invited to take part.

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