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 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 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...