‘A fist fight with the feet’—Ireland’s forgotten folk wrestling traditions
By Ruadhán MacFadden Wrestling was once a common feature of life and society in Ireland. Throughout the medieval period we see frequent literary references suggesting that it was considered a ‘must-have’ skill for any martially inclined man of the time. A young Cúchulainn quickly demonstrates his potential by effortlessly throwing ‘fifty kings’ sons’ to the … Read more