Mogh Roith
- Historical Re-enactment Group -
Mogh Roith are a small Historical Re-enactment group based in Counties Clare and Limerick,
in the Republic of Ireland. We are individuals drawn together by our interest in Irish History,
historical arts and crafts and methods of war and combat throughout the ages. The group aims to
bring to life their interest in history in an exciting and dynamic way and make it accessible to
the general public. Living History, Living Archaeology and Battle Re-enactment are the means by
which we achieve these goals.
Mogh Roith can usually be found on dispaly at the Mountshannon Fair day or throughout the year
working on projects with loacal historical group 'East Clare Heritage' based in Tuamgranery,
with Shannon Heritage at their 'Craggaunowen Project - Heritage Centre' or
at re-enactments around the country.
What we do:
Mogh Roith partakes in re-enactments, re-creations or displays of events in history spanning
from the Mesolithic through to the 17th century. Our strongest collective focus is in the Early
Christian/Viking period which makes up about 90% of re-enactment in Ireland. Several of our
members are well kitted out for 16th century Irish and English also, which would account for
about another 5% of shows. The other 5% of re-enactments being the Norman, Napoleonic, Neolithic,
Bronze and Iron Age periods respectively. Mogh Roith does not 'act' in the 'first person'.
We find that it does not carry over well with the public and most people find it silly.
We are aware we are not from the past and that the public know that only too well.
It also allows us to admit when we don't know something and keeps things honest.
For more info on Mogh Roith visit their home page at
http://moghroith.org/
East Clare Heritage Brian Ború Day 2005
Photo by John Kelly taken from The Clare Champion
Up coming events
The group are in the process of a
period shift from their usual Early Christian /Viking Age portrayal. They are currently researching
the 13th Century with a view to compiling an Anglo-Norman display.
Events some memebrs will attend this year:
March 17th Paddy's Day Parade, Limerick City, assisting the Mary Immaculate collage Irish
studies department with costuming for their parade entry.
Co-organiser of Mary Immaculate collage parade entry.
March 23rd Easter Sunday, Craggaunowen Project Heritage park Co. Clare, annual event.
Organiser of our own living history & craft display at this event.
May 24th to June 2nd, Iniscealtra Festival of Arts Mountshannon, Co. Clare.
June 28th/29th Sea Stallion Viking departure event in Dublin City Centre & Docks.
Guests of Gael agus Gall in multiple group display.
June & July bank holiday weekends, Ferrycarrig Heritage Centre Co. Wexford
Guests of Gael agus Gall in multiple group display
August 23-24th Killmalock
Guests of Order of the Sword/Society of knights Newcastlewest, Co, Limerick
in multiple group display.
October, We commonly close the tourist season at the Craggaunowen Project
when they shut down for the winter. date TBA.
e-mail us at:
info@mountshannon.com
