The Bunratty castle is the most complete and authentic Castle in Ireland. What a better venue than its ground to start the Buhurt and dueling tournament season in Ireland.

1316 hosted event in our home town, Athenry.

A buhurt tournament with the Scottish clubs.

Buhurt tournament focused on getting new fighters into armour.

A fun family day in the heart of Athenry. A great way to discover our sport and some medieval history.

The Claregalway Castle Shield has been a cornerstone of Irish buhurt since the sport first took root in the country. Hosted on the historic grounds of the 15th-century Claregalway Castle in County Galway, this annual event has grown into Ireland’s premier international buhurt tournament — attracting fighters and teams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, France, […]

Witness full‑contact medieval duels as armoured knights clash at one of Ireland’s most iconic castles.
A true test of skill, steel, and strategy. Who will be crowned Ireland’s greatest knight?

In July 2026, 1316 Medieval Fight Club will travel to Denmark to compete at the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, held at the historic Spøttrup Castle from 23–26 July 2026. The IMCF World Championship is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious events in full‑contact medieval armoured combat, bringing together fighters from […]