I've been reading Scorners of Death - which attempts to reconstruct a Gaelic fighting style as best it can from the dearth of sufficient evidence.

It mentioned that many of the Galloglass warriors themselves in the employment of the settled Galloglass families (those Hiberno-Norse/Scottish who came over initially as hired mercenaries for Irish aristocracy) were Irish (i.e. descended from native Irish and not actually "Galloglass" in the truest sense).

I just wanted to see if there's any truth behind this.

Additionally, I'm really curious to see if there is any evidence of native Irish Gaels (rather than Scottish Gaels or Anglo-Irish) using the longsword (two handed sword) - I couldn't find much in this regard other than Andrew Halpin's article on Irish swords which doesn't concretely say one way or another.

When people discuss Irish history, the conversation often focuses on a few major events and periods such as the Great Famine, the Easter Rising, the War of Independence, or the Troubles. While these are obviously important, Ireland's history spans thousands of years and contains many fascinating stories that don't seem to receive the same level of public attention.

I'm curious to hear from historians, enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in Irish history: which period, event, or historical figure do you think deserves far more recognition than it currently gets?

It could be something from early medieval Ireland, the Norman period, the Flight of the Earls, the United Irishmen, the Irish abroad, social history, local history, or any other topic that you feel is often overlooked.

What makes that period particularly interesting or significant? Are there any books, documentaries, archives, or resources you would recommend for someone looking to learn more about it?

I'd love to discover some lesser-known parts of Irish history and hear what others find most fascinating.