Wilde IrisheOct 6, 202221 minThe Armour of Derricke’s ChieftainThe Irish chieftain pictured in John Derricke’s Image of Ireland (1581) wears a helmet and armour that have never been satisfactorily...
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 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...