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Stone watchtower on Vinegar Hill in Enniscorthy, with grassy slopes and a clear blue sky in the background.

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Perched on a hill overlooking Enniscorthy town, the Vinegar Hill Battlefield is a scenic and poignant site.

Reenactors dressed as 1798 Irish rebels standing on a hillside at sunset, holding period weapons. And green flags with a gold harp.

About Vinegar Hill

The Battle of Vinegar Hill occurred during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on 21 June 1798. On this day, over 15,000 Crown Forces soldiers launched an attack on the rebel camp at Vinegar Hill in Enniscorthy. It marked a turning point in the rebellion, as it was the last attempt by the rebels to hold and defend ground against the Crown Forces.

Scenic aerial view of Enniscorthy town on a frosty day with the River Slaney in the foreground and Vinegar Hill rising in the background.

Visit Vinegar Hill

Vinegar Hill has free car parking and easy walking paths to the ruined windmill at the top of the hill. Guided tours are offered for groups through Enniscorthy Castle or the National 1798 Rebellion Centre.

Free, Open to the Public