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Early Christian Ireland began after the country emerged from a mysterious decline in population and standards of living that archaeological evidence suggests lasted from c. 100 to 300 AD. During this period, called the Irish Dark Age by Thomas Charles-Edwards , the population was entirely rural and dispersed, with small ringforts the largest ...
The Great Sword (Claideamh Mòr) or claymore was a two-handed sword favored by both Scottish Highlanders and the Gallowglass in Ireland. During the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance period, weapon imports from Europe influenced Gaelic weapon design.
Ireland in the Middle Ages may refer to: History of Ireland (400–795), Ireland in the early Middle Ages; History of Ireland (795–1169), Ireland in the high Middle Ages; History of Ireland (1169–1536), Ireland in the late Middle Ages
The importation of gallowglasses into Ireland was a major factor in containing the Anglo-Norman invasion of the 12th century, as their ranks stiffened the resistance of the Irish lordships. Throughout the Middle Ages in Ireland, gallowglass troops were maintained by Gaelic Irish and Hiberno-Norman lords alike.
In the Middle Ages all able-bodied men, apart from the learned and the clergy, were eligible for military service on behalf of the king or chief. [55] Throughout the Middle Ages and for some time after, outsiders often wrote that the Irish style of warfare differed greatly from what they deemed to be the norm in Western Europe. [54]
Irish inventions and discoveries are objects, processes or techniques which owe their existence either partially or entirely to an Irish person. Often, things which are discovered for the first time, are also called "inventions", and in many cases, there is no clear line between the two.
The work is divided into three parts. The first primarily deals with the landscape, flora and fauna of the country; the second with the miracles and marvels of Ireland and the third with the history of the people and their culture. [2] The work reflects the breadth of Gerald's learning and interests.
Dublin, National Library of Ireland G 2 (olim Phillipps 7021) 14th–15th centuries Parchment manuscript; main scribe: Ádam Ó Cianáin. [3] Dublin, National Library of Ireland G 3 (olim Phillips MS 7022) Book of Ádhamh Ó Cianáin 14th–15th centuries Includes Irish verse. [4] Dublin, National Library of Ireland G 4 (olim Phillips MS 8214) 1391