Wilde IrisheAug 20, 202112 minIrish Ring Pommel Sword: New Insight into UseThe 2014 discovery of a new example of a sixteenth century Irish ring pommel sword has provided fresh insights into this weapon.
Wilde IrisheApr 30, 202142 minThe Saffron Shirt, Part 1: Saffron and Silk, Urine and GreaseThe Irish saffron shirt (léine croich) and mantle followed a similar trajectory to that of their lineal descendant, Highland dress. ...
Wilde IrisheMar 3, 202124 minDonnell O’Hagan’s Company of Shot: 1593This brief note focusses on details of the organisation, equipment, clothing and training of a typical company of ‘shott’ in the service...
Wilde IrisheSep 16, 202012 minIrish Tower Houses: a Spotter’s GuideRough men-at-arms, cross-gartered to the knees Or shod in iron, climbed the narrow stairs