Fergus Cannan-Braniff

Fergus Cannan-Braniff, a descendant of legendary figures Rob Roy MacGregor and Robert the Bruce, shares insights into the Galloglass, elite Norse-Gael mercenaries who shaped medieval Irish warfare. He discusses their dual role as mercenaries and disruptors, exploring their unique combat skills and cultural integration. Cannan-Braniff highlights their complex loyalties to both Irish chieftains and Anglo-Norman lords. The conversation also delves into the evolution of their weaponry, particularly the two-handed sparth axe, and the legacy these fierce warriors left on Irish history.