Musket, Bayonet, And Grenade by Tóla Collier of Loach Living History
Join military historian Tóla Collier as he describes the infantry soldiers of the Williamite war in Ireland and in particular the Grenadiers.
A new type of soldier which emerged in the 17th century, the role of the Grenadier was to break up enemy formations on the battlefield and to assault fortified positions such as Athlone castle, as a result they were considered elite soldiers.
Tóla’s demonstration will premiere on Athlone Castle’s social channels on Thursday 19th August at 1pm
This event is supported by the Heritage Council under the Irish Walled Towns Network 2021 Interpretation Fund.
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Athlone Castle was first built to defend the crossing point on the River Shannon and evolved into a bold defensive structure over the centuries. Elements of the original castle can still be seen today.
We tell the story of settlement in this part of Ireland’s Ancient East, from the Neolithic period through Viking, and Medieval ages to modern life in Athlone.
