Offaly divers discover helmet which belonged to Irish samurai
Noel Guerin of Offaly Sub Aqua club with the Gallowglass helmet which was recently found in the Shannon between Athlone and Portumna.
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Among the ancient artefacts discovered on the bed of the River Shannon over the last 18 months by Offaly Sub Aqua Club is the stunning find of a Gallowglass helmet.
This conical helmet is probably dated 13th to 16th Century and would have belonged to one of the famous Gallowglass warriors.
This warrior sect has been compared to the samurai of Japan, because of their high skill levels and the esteem in which they were held, but they are scarcely known nowadays. For some reason they have faded from our memories.
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An Offaly diving club has discovered several ancient artifacts on the bed of the River Shannon over the past 18 months. The Irish divers discovered these historic treasures while training for rescue operations.