A number of Eoghan Rua commemoration events will take place in Co Cavan this weekend.
Historic soldier, Eoghan Rua Ó Néill, was the nephew of Hugh O'Neill the 2nd Earl of Tyrone.
Cavan County Council has organised a program of events which will look at different elements of Eoghan Rua's story.
With events including drama, music and history, locals are invited to come find out more about this Gaelic warrior, also known as "Owen Roe", who died and was laid to rest in Cavan in 1649.
Conleth Manning formerly worked as an archaeologist with the National Monuments Service and directed archaeological excavations at many sites around the country including Clogh Oughter.
With a guided boat trip to Clogh Oughter scheduled to place tomorrow, Conleth believes this is a "fantastic opportunity" for locals to visit the historic monument:
