Claíomh: Irish Confederates retake Kilkenny 24th August 2008

[Swifty]

Claíomh - in keeping with Kilkenny's historical claim to be Ireland's 'other capital' - portrayed Irish Confederate and Royalist troops of the 1640's at Kilkenny Castle for the launch of Heritage Week 2008. Thanks are due to hosts Montague Heritage Services for organising a very successful and enjoyable event at a fantastic location. Only problem being that Al was the only one to not get his ration of sambo's : (

[Leinsterman]

Cool looking kit Swifty, especially the weapons. I like the dog. Great pictures. Post some more on your gallery page. Might need you for some training sessions soon. Be in touch. Kevin.

[redrazors]

swifty, i can see your knees!

[Swifty]

swifty, i can see your knees!

OMG Carrie!! Those aren't my knees...!!

[Swifty]

Cool looking kit Swifty, especially the weapons. I like the dog. Great pictures. Post some more on your gallery page. Might need you for some training sessions soon. Be in touch. Kevin.

Thanks Kevin : ) The dog was an unexpected surprise. Babysitting without notice so to speak. Will post up the pics + extras when I get more than one second free! Sláinte.

[finnobreanan]

Dave,

I've said it once, and I'll say it again, you lads know what your doing and do things right! Great photos and it looks from the images that you had a great program! Cheers!

I had the same thing happen to me at Bristol Ren Faire in 2007: I'm doing Irish and as I walk down to my favorite pond to give a toast to my lost son...there's an Irish Wolf Hound there that my little wife could have ridden as a horse! I posed with him for photographs for the public (and myself, but mine did not turn out. ) The owner got a big kick that I was doing an Irish Living History impression, which is not very common heare in the US.