Hands on History

13/08/2026

New to the Hands on History is this magnificent model of 1752 Mequelet lock Spanish infantry musket. The standard army issued to other ranks of line and light infantry of the kingdom of Spain including the Regiments Ultonia and Irlanda. We're delighted to present this among the Irish soldier in international service display.

24/07/2026

Interesting

In October 1816, around one hundred men descended on Wildgoose Lodg...

12/07/2026

Sunny range day. July 2026. A grand day

12/07/2026

Wild geese festival Limerick. Thanks to Con and En Garde for the invite

03/07/2026

The Irish war dead of Anzio.

They gave their lives to rid the world of fascism. Don't let their ...

28/06/2026

Massive shout out to the IMVG for hosting a spectacular event at Naas racecourse over the weekend. They made Hands on History feel very welcome and of course always a please catching up with old friends Laoch living history, Irish Reenactment group, both sides of the border, Tony Giff, Daniel O'Sullivan, the Irish great war society, Paul Fusco , so many others. Thanks to you all for making a great event.

28/06/2026

IMVG Naas show day 2.

27/06/2026

A great day so far at the IMVG military show at Naas race course. A little windy but the display is staying up thank heavens.

27/06/2026

Naas 2026

23/06/2026

An actual question on one of my reenactment video's. I've been asked some doozy's but this one's up there.