Knight for Hire

01/06/2026

Big thank you to everyone who came to to see the knights of medieval armour combat and myself fighting this weekend. A massive thank you to all the fighters, marshals and support who came from .ac you helped make this our biggest and best year at Timahoe yet and I look forward to seeing you all there again next year.
Also to the organisers of without whom none of this would have been possible, thank you.

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

The countdown is on! ⚔️🔥

Our full schedule for Timahoe Heritage Festival 2026 is now available, featuring Viking battles, Kids vs Vikings, living history, heritage displays, craft demonstrations, music, workshops, the Art & Craft Fair, vintage events and much more.

A couple of exciting additions:
🎸 Vicarstown Ukulele Group will perform at the Heritage Centre Grounds on Saturday at 1:45pm.
🎤 Just Alice will perform at the same venue from 3:45pm on Sunday.
⚔️ Due to popular demand, the Full Contact Armoured Combat teams have added an extra combat session at 12 noon on both days, in addition to their 2pm and 4pm bouts.

There really is something happening around every corner this weekend in Timahoe!

📍 Timahoe, Co. Laois
📅 Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May 2026
🎟 Adults €5
🛡 Kids Free
🚗 Free Parking
💳 Pay on the day

Supported by: Government of Ireland | Our Rural Future | The European Union | Laois Partnership Company | Laois Co. Co.

Arna chomchchistiú ag an Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobal Co-funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development

26/05/2026

⚔️ Crowd favourite Dylan Nolan returns to the Old Fort Quarter Festival!
Step into the medieval world with live weaponry displays, armour, stories from the past, and plenty of interactive fun throughout the day.
A must-see experience for history lovers, families, and future knights alike 🛡️
📍 Old Fort Quarter Festival
📅 Sunday, 28th June

26/05/2026

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This weekend we are heading to County Laois to battle it out at

On Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st come see our members battle it out on the grounds of the Timahoe Round Tower in support of Knight for Hire and

We have members from every club attending, so there will be plenty to see and dont forget to come chat with us!

📍 - Timahoe, County Laois, Ireland
📆 - Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st
🕚 - 12:00 to 17:00

04/04/2026

Off on another adventure

25/03/2026