Arms and Armour in Medieval Ireland

Learn all about Medieval Irish Weapons at Dublinia.

If you want to know more about arms and armour in Ireland in Medieval Ireland? If so, then come join weapons experts Claíomh and find out more in this family friendly event. Claíomh will be showcasing equipment and clothing used in both the Anglo-Irish world and in Gaelic Ireland.

Find out all about Swords, pole-arms, medieval ballistics and defensive armour and see a diverse range of domestic goods including medieval badges, Irish hammered coins and natural dyes.

As well as this, they will also be holding talks on the hour for those who want even more information!

12:00 Defensive gear: helmets, shields and armour – includes latest info on native Irish bascinets

13:00 Both sides of The Pale: native Gaelic vs Anglicised fashion, arms, art and the law

14:00 Medieval arms in Ireland: an overview of projectiles and close combat weaponry c. 1390-1580

15:00 Warfare in Late Medieval Ireland

Happening mid week, Thursday and Friday the 22nd and 23rd of August.