Loegaire mac Lochlainn
Lóegaire mac Lochlainn
Sable, on a bend argent three arrows palewise gules and in sinister chief a mullet argent.
Before I can tell you about myself I must give you some of my family history. At the battle of Caim Eirge in Eire in the year of our Lord 1241, my Grandfather Domnall Mac Lochlainn the King of Aileach and Lord of the Cinel Eoghainn, was killed. My Grandmother being with child was hidden away and survived the massacre. My father (Brian Mac Lochlainn) was born shortly afterwards and spent most of his life hiding in Scotland from the clans that killed off the family. He married a sweet lass from Scotland named Kenna nic Ruadhraidh. He eventually returned home to Derry in 1268.
I was born Loegaire mac Lochlainn in November of 1270 and was schooled at the Catholic Church in Derry. My first taste of education came from Germanus O Carolan who was the local bishop from long before my birth until 1279. After his death Florentius O Carolan became the Bishop in 1280. My own cousin Geoffrey Mac Lochlainn became the Bishop in 1297 and is still there to this day.
My father taught me to fight with sword, bow and spear and we hunted deer and boar many times together. He had been trained to fight by an Uncle and was taught to read and write Gaelic, Scottish and Latin. He died in 1291 of wounds from fighting in a small Clan war. My mother soon followed him from what I think was a broken heart, as they were truly one in heart.
In the winter of 1306-1307 I met Robert Bruce on Rathlin Island and joined with him to help free Scotland from the English. Having ties with Scotland on my mother’s side helped him to talk me into helping him.
Having returned to Ireland I now am a Master of the guard for the Red Earl (Richard de Burgo). It seems that my friendship with Robert Bruce helped me to get this position as his lady is the Earl’s daughter (Elizabeth de Burgo). My wife (Eiblin nic Domniall) and I live in Northburgh castle (Greencastle) in the south west tower with the other house hold members. Being a good Catholic I try to make many of the Mass’s that are held daily. Pope Clement V has just passed away on the 20th of April, 1314. My daily routine is comprised of training and drilling the guard and maintaining the security of the Castle. I must see to the battlements and the storage of weapons, armor and the general training of the castles forces. The Earl and I often go for rides in the outlying areas of the estate so the guards also must know how to ride. It is always fun to watch the newer guards learning how to ride. I also teach them how to sword fight while riding on a horse. My wages are 33 Pounds a year (The equivalent of $15,000 US at current levels[2001]) from this I must purchase our clothing, my armor and weapons. Our daily sustenance is provided by the household and consists of various porridges, smoked meats, eggs, dairy and grains.
AWARDS
Kingdom:
Baron, May 21st 2016
Goutte de Sang, September 3rd 2005
Order of the Gray Goose Shaft, January 26th 2002, Kingdom of An Tir
Award of Arms, May 8th 1999, Kingdom of Meridies
Order of the Meridian Broken Bow, May 8th 1999, Kingdom of Meridies
Baronial:
Snapdragon, Dragon's Laire, October 15, 2005
Wyvern, Dragon’s Laire highest level of service award. May, 31st 2003
Bumble Bee, Dragon's Laire first level baronial arts award, June 1st 2002
Dragon's Flame (Champion award), October 31, 2000
Other:
Magistrae Ithra, July 26, 2003
Norse Horn presented by Baron Master Julian Edward Farnsworth for dedicated service to Archery in the Kingdom of An Tir, January 26th 2002
OFFICES:
Missile Combat Deputy, Kingdom of An Tir, September 2016 to September 2018.
Royal Archer. Kingdom of An Tir, January, 2003 – 2005, September 2012 to September 2016.
Chief Archer, Barony of Dragon's Laire, March 7. 2000 - June 4, 2002.
Deputy Chief Archer, Dragons Laire, June 1st, 1999 – March 7, 2000.
Shire Archery Marshal, Shire Eagle, Meridies January 1999, - May, 1999.
CLASSES TAUGHT:
Missile Competition familiarization.
War Arrow construction and inspection.
Target Archery Marshal classes.
Basic Archery classes.
Siege Engine inspection.
One on One instruction for Archery.
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Man at Arms to Sir Walter of Minstead, May 2004 – to date
Arcuarius to Master John Bowslayer, October 1999 – January 2002 (Accepted OGGS)
Started Dragon Drums, a Drumming group mostly from the Barony of Dragon’s Laire, January, 2002, Group is still semi active.
Senior Armored/Heavy Marshal, Senior Thrown Weapons Marshal, Senior Siege Marshal, Senior Target Marshal, Senior Missile Marshal.
Event info:
Huntsman Challenge 2012 Autocrat
Autocrat team An Tir/West War 2003 Archery MIC
September Crown 2000 Archery MIC (Ran all Archery to include the first Arcuarius tourney.)
TARGET AND COMBAT ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIPS
William Tell, July, 26th, 2003. First Place in Grandmaster Bowman 18th Winner of the Tourney.
William Tell, July 27th, 2002. First Place in Grandmaster Bowman 17th Winner of the Tourney.
Daffodil Archery Tournament, May 25th - 27th, 2001. Won the Combat one on one Tourney. Won the Iron man tourney.
Lion’s Heart, June 17th 2000 Won the Archery Championship Barony of Madrone.
Last Chance, October 2nd 1999 Won the Archery Championship Barony of Dragon’s Laire
47 An Tir Archery medallions
6 IKAC medallions