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Féile na Gaiscígh

Féile na Gaiscígh is back!



Come join us for a thrilling day filled with excitement! The event is set to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Newpark Sports Centre in Dublin.



This year with a short but sweet one day tournament including 3 main events:

  • Team fencing

  • Beginner longsword

  • Longsword (Womens’ steel)

Tickets are now on sale!

Please find additional information in the links below:


Register your team here (Team Fencing event):

Team formation guidelines:

  1. Clubs can create multiple teams

  2. A team does not have to consist of members of the same club

  3. A team should come up with a team name that will represent them


Beginner Qualification:

  • The fencer has been practicing HEMA for 1 year

OR

  • The fencer has been practicing HEMA for 2 years but has NOT competed yet*

* Fechtschule and non-rated tournaments are not considered tournaments in this context


Prizes

Team Fencing Prizes:

We are happy to announce that our main sponsor Black Armoury will be providing the prizes for this event!

  • 3x 100€ = one for each first-place team member*

  • 3x 75€ = one for each second-place team member**

  • 3x 50€ = one for each third-place team member***

Our second sponsor for the team event is none other than SIGI Forge! Who are also offering the following prizes for the winning team!

  • 3x 100€ = one for each first-place team member




Longsword (Women, Steel) Prizes:

We are also thrilled to announce that our sponsor for our Women’s Longsword event is Sparring Gloves!

  • First place will be winning a new pair of the renown Sparring Gloves








Our Second sponsor is none other than SPES Historical Fencing Gear, time to gear up!

  • Offering €50 vouchers for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!


Our third sponsor for this category is Malleus Martialis!

  • Second place will win a gorgeous T-Shirt


Beginner Longsword Prizes:

We are happy to announce our next sponsor, The Knight (HEMA) Shop!

The Knight (HEMA) Shop is one of Europe’s largest retailers and wholesalers of replica militaria and associated giftware. As the UK’s market leaders their impressive portfolio boasts a 1,000 sq. ft. Shop opposite the World Heritage Conwy Castle, a 12,000 sq. ft. showroom and distribution Centre.

  • First place will win 2x50-pound voucher!

  • They will also provide medals for the category!


Our second sponsor is none other than Kvetun Armoury!

  • Offering €50 vouchers for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place


Our next sponsor for this category is Force Sportswear! Who will be offering the following to the winners:

  • 80L sports bags for first, second, and third place!



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*A 100 euro voucher is applicable on a minimum amount order of 200 euro

**A 75 euro voucher is applicable on a minimum amount order of 150 euro

***A 50 euro voucher is applicable on a minimum amount order of 100 euro

Earlier Event: 11 December
Regular Training - Longsword