Mysteries of Gala Glass - Medieval Dead - S03 EP04 - History Documentary

Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of medieval Ireland as Tim Sutherland, a seasoned archaeologist, delves into the enigmatic world of Gala Glass warriors. Uncover their fearsome reputation, ancestral calling, and the impact they had on Irish battlefields. From the Hebrides to Ireland, explore the origins and evolution of these formidable warriors who served political dynasties for centuries. Join experts like Professor Sean Duffy and armourer Void Ranking to understand the Gala Glass ethos, their unique appearance, and the influence of their weaponry. Witness the recreation of a Gala Glass sword in Edinburgh and discover the intriguing details that make these warriors a captivating part of Ireland's medieval history.
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[@theeddorian]

That word is "gallowglass" not "Gala Glass." Also the gallowglass was not a "warlord." They were soldiers, often mercenaries, and many were actually Scottish immigrants to Ireland.

[@theeddorian]

@@ManImJustSomeDude I'm stuck with an Irish surname (even though, oddly, the tiny trace of DNA matching Irish descent is on my mom's side; the tests says dad's side is scotch where not English), so I focused on the Irish spellings. All are variations of "galloglass" with varying numbers of "l"s and "s"s.

[@jamesmacpherson1182]

@theeddorian it's scots not scotch that comes in a bottle

[@theeddorian]

@@jamesmacpherson1182 You didn't know my dad.

[@richtravis9562]

Whoever did the youtube titles for this series seems to have serious spelling issues.

[@Declan-uncheckedsavage]

😂 gallòglaigh !!!

[@safeysmith6720]

This is well timed for me as I’m currently really interested in early and medieval Irish history.

[@orionxtc1119]

Newgrange, Co. Meath, Ireland is older than the great pyramids of Egypt

[@johnjonhson1289]

They have no idea how old the pyramids are or how they were made in fact most of history we learned in school was BS

[@richardjohnston3359]

Im English love history great video ive never heard of the Gallowglass Love it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👋🏻

[@redcruben]

Great insight into the medieval warfare, what about an update on the archeological

[@tifu3274]

Thanks, i love this series. Very interesting!

[@eddiemccabe4585]

Swords were often made on the continent imported and the pommels added localy, German steel was a popular choice.

[@jbearmcdougall1646]

The Gallowglas were Norse Who settled in the west of scotland and the Islands, They married some locals, and the irish/Scots of the western isles… those people became the gallowglas. Norse/Scots/Gaels…

[@jacktravers5049]

Scots=gaels

[@wingmanhoy3999]

Very much appreciated and enjoyed, my ancestors Hoy, Hoay, Hoey, Tuatha De Danann Clanna Dedad, The Darini, Red Branch knights, and Hoy Island Orkney Island, Old Norse Haey, traced my descendents of the Galloway, amazing looking back tracing my heritage and culture, and the world we live in today, we have all come along way.

[@FreeFallingAir]

This is fantastic, thank you.

[@constancerenton5173]

This was fascinating!!!❤

[@robingallagher8605]

Galloglas, or Galloglaich, please

[@eamonanzuc4102]

Fascinating stuff,

[@maryjoyce7520]

Nice work. ❤

[@deeppurple883]

How word's travel through time. I'm Irish. The word Gilly we used in Dublin inner city when I was younger, I'm 60. We used it in a derogatory way, like calling someone a fool. I was way of the mark. A big difference in meaning. Young and ignorant. Gilly, a person that work's for a soldier, he carries the Arms or simlar for the Warrior. ✌️☘️

[@billyshane3804]

GALLOWGLASS

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Just b/c one is using a giant sword doesnt mean they wouldn't still need a single handed sidearm. The really big ones are akin to pole weapons. They wouldn't have carried them everywhere they went. Hence the smaller side arm.

[@alexwilliamson1486]

It was their primary use of weapon? As was the long handed axe?

[@chrisgibson5267]

​@alexwilliamson1486 The axe ( Sparth) was the weapon that they were known for, although some are known to have carried a spear. A sword or dirk would serve as a secondary weapon and carried on the belt. The large swords were carried rather than slung on the back.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

The smaller side arm would be the skean, not the lightweight fighting sword that was replicated here.. Don't think anyone would carry a giant sword and a lightweight one?

[@StRaphael-we9qn]

Hi there, weapons were carried everywhere. Big ones and small ones. Self defence is key 🔑.

[@mathewthomason8397]

I think the larger swords were battlefield weapons, the one handed swords were sidearms, as were most swords throughout history.

[@IainMcGirr]

My fathers family name is McGirr one of the last Gallowglass kicked out and two parts of the clan split at the clearances .. some came to Antrim.. others stayed in lower Scotland... ... yes really .. .we are strong when we are strong in mind..

[@DonnaGisellaTranchel]

Thank You! Gallowglass... 💙💙💙💙💙🦩

[@gradyratliff2034]

Ultimate...badassery....😊

[@mickeencrua]

The name is Gallóglach. They were Scottish and Irish mercenaries. Gala Glass is an English corruption of the correct word. Gallóglach was a single individual. The plural was Gallóglaigh.

[@jameshenderson5385]

Doubt if you will find any medeval weapons or artifacts in by gone battlefields . Weapons were expensive and coveted items that were not letf lying around after a battle!

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

I would've had chain mail underwear. I would've looked like a hardware store clanking into battle 😂

[@robingallagher8605]

None of the tomb effigies look anything like Durer. Swords were probably sidearms, the main weapon being a two-handed axe.

[@tonyharpur8383]

Exactly!

[@MrBakedDaily]

Wheres the wizard's yelling :Lightingbolt!

[@Fighting_Irish184]

The Macleans came to Ireland as Gallowglass. Katherine Maclean countess of Argyll married firstly Calvagh O’Donnell of Tyrconnell then left him to marry Seán O’Neill (the proud). Her father came to her wedding accompanied by Gallowglass. After Seán O’Neill was killed by Sorley Boy McDonnell in the Glens of Antrim. Seán O’Neills children were fostered by the Macleans on Mull and were raised as Macshanes (following the Scottish clan system). When they tried to reclaim the earldom of Ulster the MacClean’s supplied 3000 Gallowglass warriors to assist.

[@johnhayes8557]

Is fior duit! My grandmother was descended from Shane. Mac Aodha Bhuidhe, a rare name.

[@johnhayes8557]

Sean an tUabreacht or An diomas. The Proud Man. Ireland' s Gaels began to dwindle when he fell.

[@NightShooter87]

I love this type of stuff. I always love Geophys as well. This could be, maybe, possibly, probably, might be, next sentence, we couldn't ask for better results, comedy Gold 🤣🤣🤣

[@kingkenny2797]

How to have your thumb sliced off in seconds from the opposing sword with that designed handle

[@cushyglen4264]

The Irish warrior class stopped the Vikings conquering Ireland & even kept them out of Ulster.

[@jayhuxley2559]

Does the jogo do pau or fight with a wood stick also existed in medieval Ireland? In Minho Portugal is a symbol!

[@br1472an]

Thought The Galloglas were Scottish Mercenaries employed by Irish and Scottish chieftains , not Warlords

[@22grena]

They started off as Norse Scottish but became Irish in time.

[@Dishfire101]

Mercenaries from Highland Scotland 12th to 13th century a mixture of Scots/Viking blood, employed by Sweden, Norway, Irish chieftains they are not Irish.

[@user-xz6dr6yf3w]

The swords came from the MacCabe family into Northern Ireland with tremendous military successes.

[@samuelrock5809]

ROCK MacConcarraigh "Sons of St.CLair"

[@robflange]

I believe my ancestors were galloeglass One ancestors cut down the tree the Malachy kings of Leinster were crowned hence our coat of arms My ancestor was a Templar on the first crusade who earnt a knighthood and lands Our family coat of arms was issues in 1215 I think Our motto is Certavi Et Vici We have fought and conquered I can trace my family back to @900 ad My coat of arms is on my arm permanently

[@hollyingraham3980]

But ... But ... First Crusade was 1098-1099. Templars weren't founded until 1119. He had to be 140 when he became a Templar.

[@user-nx9fd2kt4v]

'The multiplying villanies of nature/ Do swarm upon him--from the western isles/ Of kerns and gallowglasses is supplied' Shakespeare's Macbeth Act 1

[@johnhayes8557]

Yes, there were.

[@suzannecooke2055]

I kept thinking; what do you do if you are a "surplus" son. Nothing to inherit - an older brother gets the family wealth. Nothing to offer for a wife. So what can you do but train up for a warrior.

[@gallowglass2630]

the subtitles are hillarious knockdoe becomes nocto ,tabernacle and nato

[@Valhalla88888]

Gallowglass were a mix of Picts, Viking and later Scots❤

[@jacktravers5049]

Nope

[@gallowglass2630]

And later irish.Most had intermarried into irish clans and they recruited large young lads from the local peasantry

[@Dishfire101]

@@jacktravers5049 Irish monks making up myths again.

[@jacktravers5049]

@@Dishfire101 The Irish part is true, the pict part is pure pish. The gallowglass were hebridean/highland who became a professional soldier class in Ireland and the ranks were resupplied with Irish Blood. It was a direct continuation of Irish tradition within a continuous Irish society that had absorbed some Scandinavian elements. Their origin in Ireland is just another merc group being brought into civil war. What they became and what is celebrated of them is an Irish thing.

[@GingerJesusSaves]

The Gallowglass brothers of Oasis, are descendants of these warriors. ✌️🧡

[@GingerJesusSaves]

And a lot of them were tall with red hair and lived where I do.

[@BrianBorumaMacCennetig367]

@@GingerJesusSaves gallowglass were tiny in terms of population in Ireland only a few families who fit the criteria could become gallowglass. Most of your friends are planters.

[@GingerJesusSaves]

@@BrianBorumaMacCennetig367 none of my friends are. I am of the most ancient and original Irish stock. Your severe lack of knowledge is evident. Don't make assumptions about people, especially when you are so wrong. I guarantee you, I know way way more about Irish history and the whole island, than you could understand. Anyway, why would you feel you have the right to talk to another person like that?! As a veteran of ten years I know for a fact what I am capable of. 100% you have no idea of who you are. Grow up. Wise up. Then either nut up or shut up. 👍

[@GingerJesusSaves]

@@BrianBorumaMacCennetig367 see that fake picture you have, it means nothing. Fake ai nonsense. See that picture of me, more meaning in that image than you'll ever understand. Can you read Ogham? Do you even know what it is? There is nothing a Irish about you. You're a fantasist. Grow up. 👍

[@Dishfire101]

The Galloglass were not Irish they are from Scotland a mixture of Highland Scots and Viking blood, they went as Mercenaries to England, France, Austria, Sweden, and today's Ireland.

[@TheRampagingGallowglass75]

The Western European Samurai for over 3 centuries (1300-1600), the Gallowglass!

[@marymcsherry1965]

The swordmaker should have played the part of the Galloglass..

[@earthling2956]

Very interesting indeed, and Thanks for uploading !! but.... "Gala Glass", really...? No, it is spelled Gallowglass, sometimes Galloglass, Gallowglas or Galloglas, all from the Irish word "Gallóglaigh" but never "Gala Glass".

[@azazel0783]

So your saying that Celts never arrived in Ireland?

[@wilsonsofwestwicklow9149]

Too many ads!

[@Johan-mp2ur]

Subtitles are horrible

[@jamesdolan4042]

I never associated the gallowglass via history or myth with Ireland. I always believed gallowglas were from Scotland.

[@jacktravers5049]

Dal riadan.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

Western Scotland/Northern Ireland

[@Dishfire101]

They are from Scotland a mixture of Viking/Scots blood some settled in Ireland as mercenaries

[@johnhayes8557]

So, the question begging here is, why were they needed? Nothing mysterious here, but have at it, folks!

[@johnhayes8557]

German steel especially from areas the O'Neills in writing referred to as our colonies, a much ignored subject itself

[@andrewryan8767]

Please share a reference!!!😮

[@johnhayes8557]

@@andrewryan8767 The bibliography of "The Grand Disturber" by Brian Mallon, Abbé MacGeogheghan "History of Ireland ancient and modern, memoirs and letters of Seán Mac Cuinn O'Neill

[@mclr60]

Gallow glass.

[@KaiColloquoun-gt7kw]

"Galloglass" or "Galowglass" means "foreign gael" . Calling them "Irish" is just another example of cod fabricated history. "Ireland" was originally known as "Scotia" & the inhabitants were "Scots" or "Gaels", Irish, from "iar", means "Western", to distinguish from modern Scots to the east.

[@jacktravers5049]

They address this in the documentary early on. The expert says the name actually comes from a place name in western Scotland

[@emmetsweeney9236]

The word is gallowglass. I'm descended from them.

[@skinsizekings]

They weren't Scottish , Scotia , that was a Roman term. Like Hibernia. Scotland was Irish, same family names and language,.. to this day

[@eaomonn1215]

Scotia means men of 🇮🇪 ireland

[@Dishfire101]

Today Ireland did not exist in the 1st to 10th century it was called Scotia = Land of the Scots and the people were called the Scotti = Scots as said Scotia, later Hibernia, and later in 1922 Ireland was formally called the Irish Republic. Scots are not Irish even if you look at the DNA and the people in general Scots don't look Irish.

[@Dishfire101]

Crazy Irish Monks making up Myths again.

[@IvanIvanoIvanovich]

It's unfortunately simplistic and insincere to portray medieval conflicts as Anglo-Norman vs Native Irish when they allied and intermarried. Old Anglo-Norman families were partially assimilated into Gaelic culture by the later Tudor period.

[@jacktravers5049]

Exactly. We called our nobility, Norman mixed, the "old english", and they spoke Irish.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

Strongbow

[@johnhayes8557]

And why were they available? They strike me as a predecessor of German Landsknecht.

[@alexanderreim3145]

A really interesting topic. But can, please, someone aks the makers of this series to properly light their scenes? Every single one is as gloomy as it can be possibly made. Even the interviewed scientist faces a hard to make out in the darkness. But ahhhh, it's a medieval documentary and, as we all know, those times where dark.

[@clintonkenawell9418]

Every time place an Ting! Respects ITS warriors! Orange stands for Saftey🥶 Vin RA it Out. William I Am tig. Sing

[@creativeprocessnet]

Gaelic word 'galloglaigh'.

[@Valhalla88888]

The Gallowglass are from Scotland not Ireland 😂😂😂😂😂

[@alisong2328]

If you watch this, they explain that they came from Scotland and settled in Ireland.

[@lochside7647]

English propaganda-Irish warriors?: The Gallowglass were Scots from the West of Scotland mercenaries who fought for Irish Kings. Remember, the Romans never conquered the Scots, we were always warriors. Also the Irish expert should know that the Scots defeated the Vikings finally in 1263 and Robert the Bruce 's brother took an army into the north of Ireland in the aftermath of Scotland destroying the English invasions of the 14th century. The west of Scotland and the North of Ireland were related by blood for centuries .

[@CanYouHearTheWhistling]

Ireland #1 buddy

[@Dishfire101]

What is the meaning of the name Scotia? Scotia - Wikipedia Land of the Scots !!! Scots are NOT Irish as Ireland did not exist as a country in the 1st to 10th century the Romans and Greeks called todays Ireland as Scotia, later Hibernia, and in 1922 the Republic of Ireland.

[@jerrymyphone5849]

The legacy of Irish warriors? When the whole video is about Scottish warriors from the western Isles 🤣

[@John-ol4eo]

You totally miss the point, then dont you sunshine. SCOTTISH AND IRISH share a culture and language that came from ireland😂. It's a brotherhood as such.

[@jerrymyphone5849]

@@John-ol4eo I think I know that. I'm a Glaswegian and everyone of my grandparents hail from Donegal and when I was younger I used to holiday regularly in South Uist ( in fact my sister lived there before she died ) So I've been reasonably educated in the history of the gallowglass Scottish Gaelic/Norse mercenaries from the western Isles. Hence the Gaelic name Gall Gaeil ( foreign gaels ) as they were known in Ireland a separate class of warriors from the Irish Kern's . The title of the video should have been Celtic warriors not Irish to be more historicaly accurate!

[@Dishfire101]

@@John-ol4eo haha Irish monks making up stories Ireland as a country did not exist in the 1st to 10th century, it was called Scotia = Land of the Scots ie NOT Irish, later it was Hibernia and in 1922 the Irish Republic.

[@peggybrem2848]

A warrior would have to be very large to carry a chain mail vest down to his thighs. Thanks.👍

[@michaelmonteforte37]

absolutely they were Scottish not Irish

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

Families moved West and East between Scotland and Ireland for Centuries

[@clintonkenawell9418]

Sinnie Winnie😂

[@MA-wo5gy]

Gallowglas!! not gala

[@user-rb4ug9le2i]

Poeple 5get Scotland an ireland joined at 1 time frm Scotland 2 ireland could b walked away across at this time ......

[@kingkenny2797]

The archaeologist sure can talk up a lot of nonsense from their geophis, absolutely nothing found and I bet absolutely nothing has been done since to investigate the site. All talk

[@Ian-mj4pt]

How would you know ? You upset its all too complicated 😅

[@kingkenny2797]

@@Ian-mj4pt because I live there

[@johnhayes8557]

In the hands of a team with better equipment and methods, as well as permission to investigate the entire site, there may be significant finds. I say this although gleaners may have picked the site clean of most chunky finds. If you look for smaller items anywhere, and in areas that were "rough buchalauns and rushes, scrub brush" or have become that today, there will be finds. My great aunt Riganna hired archaeologists to do that at the site of the ruins of my family's principal keep and home, the once beautiful Acaidh Mhaoille. After battles with the turkeys, remains left by the Roundheads were given proper burial, artifacts disputed, and the turkeys tried to force her to "repatriate" family heirlooms that had survived the long centuries of Red Exile As if the Saorstat had ever been a help and comfort to us and our tuathal.

[@johnhayes8557]

Or as if they'd been old friends of our cousins the Barry's, esp Commander Tom, or to our close kin who served in the West Cork Flying Column.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

​@@johnhayes8557there were a lot of Barry's in Wexford also, Ma had Barry ancestors in Wexford

[@ainekearney9041]

The english should keep their noses out of our countries history. Their ancestors destroyed books and records of our history. Stole our riches and then stating we dont really know. Yes because your people destroyed the records. Causing untold misery. Pontificating about our history. Calling us british isles, the government actually asked to stop referring to the british isles and of course arrogance doesnt listen.

[@pekkaolavipiskunen4660]

Finland IS The Northings country Into europ SO how's r The REAL North mans? WE R NOT so called Scandinavia but WE R most North THAT nobody Else 😝

[@simonstergaard]

any docu that promotes killing is a sin !

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Which docu are you talking about? I haven't seen many docu that promote killing. The law tends to frown on such things.

[@billyshane3804]

The wages of sin is death.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

@@billyshane3804 Everyone dies. May as well fit a little sinning in while we have the chance 🙂.

[@Ian-mj4pt]

Go preach that in church. You lot just want everyone to stay dim so they don't gain knowledge to query the past because along the way the fairytale invisible being gets questioned and the religious lot lose following.