17/05/2014
Hannah and Isabelle Daly, North Circular Road and Rona Heeney, Ardnacrusha pictured among the large crowd at King JohnÕs Castle, Limerick which was the setting for one of IrelandÕs most dramatic and significant siege battles on Saturday 17th May, as the infamous and bloody Siege of Limerick wass brought to life.
Jacobite and Williamite soldiers in full military costume staged a dramatic re-enactment of the fearsome siege.
Up to 60 re-enactors dressed in period costume helped the visitors experience the sights and sounds of siege warfare, from the courtyard skirmishes to spectacular battle action.
This special event was organised by Shannon Heritage as part of the Limerick City of Culture celebrations.
The siege was brought to life by re-enactors from the Wild Geese Re-enactment Society in Sligo and members of Limerick based Orchard Theatre Company who transported people back in time to the 1690Õs where the inhabitants of the castle were busy preparing for an attack on their defences. Having been under siege for some time, they could hear the soldiers preparing outside the walls and even under their feet in the tunnels. Many of the people were weak with hunger or sickness, they have little or no weaponry yet they have spirit and will fight to the last.
Picture: Don Moloney / Press 22