Heritage weekend was a credit to all

FOR the first time in almost 40 years, I visited Charles Fort on Saturday, September 13, and was very much surprised to see not only the well run military displays and reenactments but a truly beautiful and well preserved fort.

Heritage weekend was a credit to all
Mon, 06 Oct, 2003 - 01:00

It is a credit to Dúchas and its staff for their excellent contribution in preserving one of our nation’s finest gems.

The battle reenactments were a credit to the organisers as were the various units who gave their time freely to inform the public about the history of their campaigns and uniforms.

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