Back in 98 they were celebrating the bicentennial of the Irish rebellion of 1798. Problem was Malta was celebrating their anniversary too and pretty much every reenactor of this period opted for Malta. Me and my mate Al were persuaded to help out specifically the Northern Ireland aspect of the Rebellion first of all was a tv programme called News of the 98 which was done in a reportage style with the anchor man wearing a flak jacket interviewing participants. It was for the local Ulster tv. You can watch it here. It was enjoyable and we made some good friends but it was a bit hairy at times working with reenactors from both sides of the border and being English meant we had to tread carefully. I am on the left of the picture. It was filmed at the Ulster American Folkpark which is a stunning collection of old buildings that had been restored and relocated - the perfect setting.
