May 19, 2015 · The Gallowglass fought like the Normans protected in mail coats and iron helmets, But they were notable with their characteristic two handed axes and Claymores (a large 2 …

The Gallowglass (also spelled galloglass, gallowglas or galloglas; from Irish: gallóglaigh meaning "foreign warriors") were a class of elite mercenary warriors who were principally members of …

Over time their ranks were expanded to allow Native Irish men to become Gallowglass. This contemporary illustration by the German artist Albrecht Durer shows two ‘Galloglaigh’ and two …

Irish gallowglass and kern. Drawing by Albrecht Dürer, 1521. Gaelic warfare was the type of warfare practiced by the Gaelic peoples (the Irish, Scottish, and Manx), in the pre-modern period.

In 1521 the German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer composed a drawing of a group of five Irish soldiers and two barefoot "peasants" in their characteristic dress, arms and armour. …

Jul 25, 2012 · At left is an Irish warrior in his quilted war coat, conversing with a Scottish gallòglach (or Gallowglass), who is carrying his claidheamh mhòr (great sword) and longbow, …

Feb 25, 2010 · Above is a sketch by Albrecht Durer showing Irish Gallowglass soldiers one of whom is carrying a short bow and arrows. For information on Welsh and Irish bows and …

Drawing by Albrecht Dürer, 1521. The gallowglass (also spelt galloglass, gallowglas or galloglas; from Irish language: gallóglaigh ) were a class of elite mercenary warriors who were principally …

Jan 1, 2018 · Sean Duffy, in "The World of the Galloglass", states that the word is in fact short hand for "warrior from Innse Gall" meaning the Hebrides. Whatever the exact etymology is, …

Jun 26, 2015 · The Gallowglass fought like the Normans protected in mail coats and iron helmets, But they were notable with their characteristic two handed axes and Claymores (a large 2 …