Part 1 Dave Swift from Claíomh demonstrates 16th century Gaelic Arms and Armour and Military Dress

Dave Swift has a background in field archaeology and is the founder of Claíomh, Irish living history and mobile museum. In addition to research work, he variously works as an historic advisor, armourer / wardrobe supplier, museum facilitator and educator, heritage panelist in schools, and a leather craft workshop tutor. His interests include 16th century Ireland, late medieval Irish and West Highland effigies, galloglas / gallóglaigh and native Irish arms and armour, pigments and binders and Ireland's viking age. Dave holds a MSc in experimental archaeology and is a Failte Ireland national tour guide. Dave's wider historic interest include 1916 Easter Week and the War of Independence, WW1 trench warfare and renaissance arts. A fireside chat with Dave Swift and Seán McGrath followed this presentation and can be found here:    • Part 2 Dave Swift on Galloglas and Kern, a...   This video was recorded at the Clans of Ireland - Finte na hÉireann annual Cultural Summit on 11 April 2026 at the Stephen's Green Club, Dublin. The Summit is a public event held by Clans of Ireland who invite experts on Irish History and Culture to present aspects of their research and findings. For further information on Clans of Ireland, its activities and membership, please consult the webpage clansofireland.ie or its Facebook page @clansofireland.ie video credit: ‪@shaneoceallaigh4495‬