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A poignant, moving and very inspirational commemoration ceremony took place on Vinegar Hill in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, to mark the 225th anniversary of what was arguably the most famous battle that took place during the 1798 Rebellion.

The heroic Battle of Three Rocks at Forth Mountain in Wexford during the 1798 Rebellion will be commemorated with a wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday, ahead of the 225th anniversary on Tuesday, May 30.

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Its a measure of how popular the Forth Mountain trails are that within minutes of my arrival I see, in no particular order: families out for a stroll, stern-faced power walkers, fully kitted-out runners, youngsters on BMXs, and two riders on horseback. Yes, horseback. This is a first. But they are as welcome as all the others, just part of the rhythm and flow of a set of trails which are arguably the most popular in the county. Theyre certainly the busiest Ive seen, and even at 11 a.m. on a Sun...