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.
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.
Deaths in Limerick: Monday, February 22, 2021
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The death has occurred of Eric Smyth, Janemount Court, Corbally, and formerly of CIE.
Eric died (suddenly) at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Richard and Elizabeth, his siblings Pat, Joseph and Betty. Very deeply regretted by his loving daughter Laura, brothers Mike, Dick, Raymond and Eugene, sister Marie (Coventry, U.K.), grandchildren Jordan, Kyle and Amelia, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, other relatives and many friends.
May He Rest in Peace
Funeral arriving to St. Munchin s Church, Clancy Strand, for a private Requiem Mass, for family only, on Thursday (February 25th) at 11am Mass will be live streamed (link to follow). Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery.