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Down Memory Lane | Watch as history comes alive in Longford during 1998 reenactment of the Battle of Ballinamuck
The biggest historical event in the midlands – The 225th Commemoration of 'The Battle of Ballinamuck' - is well underway following last night's spectacular fireworks display from Kiltycreevagh and Shanmullagh Hills.
And ahead of tomorrow's (Saturday, September 9) Battle of Ballinamuck Re-enactment getting underway around 12.30pm here is some classic RTE archive footage from 1998 and the 200th Anniversary Commemoration of 'The Battle of Ballinamuck' and the battle re-enactment from quarter of a century ago for you to enjoy.
The reporter is Eileen Magnier.
CLICK HERE to view the RTÉ News broadcast of the bi-centenary Battle of Ballinamuck re-enactment.
There’s a lot to be said for community spirit and few places, if any, do it better than Ballinamuck.
History Acted Out in Ballinamuck
— RTÉ Archives (@RTEArchives) September 6, 2023
WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1998 https://t.co/lIv5bOXCBZ
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