Gaelic warfare - Wikipedia
WEBIrish and Scottish infantry troops fighting with the Claymore, axes and heavier armour, in addition to their own native darts and bows. These heavy troops became known as the Gallòglaigh ( Gallowglass ), or " foreign soldiers ", and formed an important part of Gaelic armies in the future.
Dart (missile) - Wikipedia
WEBFeathered darts. Detail of a feathered dart from Venus and Adonis by Titian, Prado, 1554. Feathered spears, often called darts or javelins, were used in medieval and Renaissance Europe, both as ceremonial objects and as weapons.
The ancient art of throwing war darts...as used by Gaelic warriors …
WEBJan 17, 2022 · Interesting in that it seems ‘Ga’ can refer to either dart or spear(such as Cúchulainn’s Gáe Bulg, his legendary spear. The dual meaning word suggests that perhaps Irish spears generally were smaller than elsewhere and tended to be used as missile weapons rather than thrusting ones.
The Gae Bulga (Gae Bolg), Cuchulainn's Spear. Irish Mythology.
WEB"The gai-bulga, or gae-bolga (the belly-dart) is unique among the weapons of Ireland. "This was the character of that dart," says the ancient Táin Bó Chuailgne: "It was upon a stream it should be set, and it was from between the toes it should be cast.
Irish Arms Iron Age Darts and Throwing Spears -- myArmoury.com
WEBThe leaf-shaped blades with slight medial ridge are somewhat "generic" for javelins and throwing spears. These particular spears are EN45 spring steel with a low midridge fading to a strong diamond cross section. They are finished with a natural fire-blued color.
Darts - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 29, 2018 · However, in America itself, the British darts game remained largely the province of English and Irish expatriates in the northeast United States, especially in and around Boston. While British-style dartboards could be found in Veterans of Foreign Wars clubs and American Legion posts, it was not until …
The DART at 40: 'There were people that questioned its need'
WEBJul 23, 2024 · The DART is being hailed 'an unequivocal success story' for Dublin as it turns 40 today. The green trains have become synonymous with Dublin life over the last four decades.
New Dart carriages revealed ahead of entering service in 2025
WEBMar 29, 2023 · A prototype of the new Dart carriages, set to come into service in 2025, was unveiled by Iarnród Éireann on Wednesday. The new carriages have been developed by French manufacturers Alstom, which...
Irish War of Independence - Wikipedia
WEBThe Irish War of Independence (Irish: Cogadh na Saoirse) [4] or Anglo-Irish War was a guerrilla war fought in Ireland from 1919 to 1921 between the Irish Republican Army (IRA, the army of the Irish Republic) and British forces: the British Army, along with the quasi-military Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and its paramilitary forces the ...
DART+ Iarnród Éireann sign contract for new DART+ Fleet
WEBDec 13, 2021 · The largest and most sustainable ever order of fleet for Ireland’s public transport network was confirmed today as Alstom were awarded a contract by Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) for up to 750 new rail carriages over the coming decade.
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