Wilde IrisheFeb 8, 20228 minSciath and Starga: 16th Century Gaelic Irish ShieldsGaelic Irish shields in the 16th century seem to have been of two distinct varieties. The general word for shield, sciath, was originally...
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 IrisheFeb 2, 202130 minWright’s Chieftains: A Tale of Two PaintingsTwo of the most important visual documents of traditional Gaelic dress have been somewhat overlooked, their full value obscured by a...