Work to return Patrick Sarsfield's remains to Limerick moves step closer

Sarsfield, who led the defence of Limerick against William of Orange in 1690, died in Belgium two years later after being injured while fighting for France

Patrick Sarsfield statue in Limerick. Sarsfield is known for leading the defence of Limerick against William of Orange in 1690.

Researchers working to return the remains of Patrick Sarsfield to Limerick believe they have identified a key genetic marker which could be used to confirm if remains found in Belgium earlier this year belong to the revolutionary.

Sarsfield, who led the defence of Limerick against William of Orange in 1690, was exiled to France with Jacobite soldiers in 1691. He died in the Belgian city of Huy two years later after being injured while fighting for France.