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They fight in black, red and white!

Their motto is "Ceann agus Croi" in our native tongue, or "head and heart" in English and it sums up what is most important to them.

Barra O'Flannarbha

Captain of 1316

Barra, the proud Captain of 1316 has been fighting in armour for over 6 years, has travelled widely and faced many opponents. Like many others in 1316 his passion is for the melee fights, where his axe and punch shield are rightly feared.

His motto is “All I ask of my teammates is strength and honour”, so cheer “Strength and Honour” to show him your support

“The Executioner”

The proud Captain of the all Ireland team Kyle has lead his fighters to victory again and again in tournaments across the world. Today he fights as a member of 1316. He is dangerous with any weapon he cares to swing at you but his real skill lies with polearms, he is a deadly fighter with these 7ft long axe, wielding it with a ferocious strength and ability that is matched by very very few.

Kyle

John Van Den Hof

"The Axe Breaker"

An experienced and dangerous fighter with international experience, such as in Spain where he earned his intimidating nickname.

John can generally be found wherever the fighting is at its most brutal, whether swinging a 7 foot axe in polearm duels or dishing out pain in the group melee. His battle cry of "No Prisoners" tells you all you need to do.

“The Bear”

Julian has been fighting in armour for 6 years, he is one of the most technically skilled and competent duelists in all Ireland. He has crossed entire continents to be here to fight, has trained in Zulu stick fighting and is a ferocious opponent whether with longsword or in the group fights. Recognisable by his black helm, battered armour and sheer imposing size he cuts a menacing figure in the list that fits his nickname of The Bear, but when his helmet comes off he softens and the Grizzly Bear becomes more of a Papa Bear, one of the nicest fighters around.

Julian

Shane Walsh

“The Hound”

Blacksmith, Artist, Fighter; The Hound does it all! Shane is relatively inexperineced compared to most of his club, but what he lacks in skill he makes up for in enthusiasm and will gladly get stuck in alongside his more experienced teammates. Like any good Hound he will keep chasing you down.

"Mono"

A newer member of 1316, Noel has only been in armour for about a year or so but has dived eagerly into as many disciplines as he can: Buhurt, Sword and Shield, Buckler, he will try them all! He deprecatingly describes himself as “limping into fights”, but don’t let your guard down or he will make you regret it.

Noel Monaghan

Shane Walsh

“The Hound”

“The Wolf”

An experienced fighter, Luke has been in armour for around 5 years, he favours the group fights over dueling, but will happily give anything a go if it means he gets to fight.

Luke Captain

Eoin Mac Donnchadha

"Big Mac"

Eoin is a relatively new Knight, but being trained by his brothers in arms within the 1316 team means you can guarantee he's no one to mess with, especially within the group fights where he favours the falchion or axe and shield.

1316 Medieval Fight Club

Barra O'Flannarbha

Kyle

John Van Den Hof

Julian

Shane Walsh

Noel Monaghan

Shane Walsh

Luke Captain

Eoin Mac Donnchadha