This video deals with the feared Irish battle axe, an inheritance from the Viking influence in Ireland, which was used with great effectiveness during the Norman invasions of Ireland. The axe would continued to be used up to the 1500's in the famed hands of the gallowglass warriors.
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Picture Credit Jorvik Vikingr in the shield wall
Greetings from Ireland! Welcome to my channel, that is dedicated to the history and culture of Ireland.This is not set out to be a history lesson, but a ramble through some stories you might find interesting about Ireland from an Irishman! Ireland has so many connections throughout the world from the emigration from this country over so many centuries, but those with Irish blood in their families always have a yearning to know more about thier "old country", this is my attempt to bring some of the history and culture they left behind. So if you fancy some tales about horsemen and highwaymen, banshee's and fairies, soldiers and rebels, legends and folklore, saints and scholars, please like and subscribe, I post once per month. Thank you for watching. Ronan.