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If 'Eirinn go brach' means 'Ireland forever' why does Hollywood have William Wallace yell it just before the battle of Stirling?
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I have been researching William Wallace for my class and this site is the best source I have found so far - it lists some of the truths such as Braveheart is believed to be his uncle not William himself. It explains some of the changes Hollywood made to make to movie enjoyable and still close to accurate. While I have not researched the language aspect of it yet - this may help get you started. http://www.highlanderweb.co.UK/Wallace/
AnswerI think the answer is that you are in fact mishearing what they are saying, oddly enough both Ireland and Scotland speak similar dialects of Gaelic. After listening several times I am almost certain he is saying "Alba gu Br�th" which means "Scotland Forever". An understandable mistake as the sound almost the same.Answer
Irish Gaelic or Gaeilge is similar to Scottish Gaelic alright but they wouldn't sound all too similar when spoken. There were a very large amount of Irish who fought with the Scots so perhaps this had something to do with it, although why Hollywood would include that is unsure, unless it was a sly nod to Ireland seeing as the film was shot entirely in Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
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Ireland and Scotland are so interconnected, in fact William Wallace's parents were both Irish! William Wallace lived in and loved Scotland but in reality not depicted in the film both his parents were from Ireland.
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The character of William Wallace in the movie "Braveheart" never said "Éirinn go brách," which translates into English as "Ireland forever"; rather, he said "Alba gu bràth," which in English means "Scotland forever." Listen closely next time you watch Braveheart, and you will hear this immortal phrase!
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Where is Sir William Wallace's claymore located?
It is in the Wallace Monument in Stirling.
What battle did William Wallace win?
The Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.
When did King Edward kill William Wallace?
Edward killed William Wallace at the battle of Stirling Bridge. Edward then cut of Wallace's head and stuck it on a spike
Did William Wallace really say the speech before stirling bridge in real life?
No. It is entirely the creation of hollywood scriptwriters. Infact, Wallace was not even the commander of forces at Stirling Bridge. That honour fell to Andrew Moray, who was the senior Guardian of Scotland, and of far higher social standing than Wallace (who was a very minor noble). Moray was mortally wounded while leading the scots forces at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, and died a little while afterwards, leaving Wallace to take much of the credit. However, Wallace led the Scots forces for only seven months after the Battle of Stirling, before defeat at Falkirk, after which Wallace resigned the title of Guardian of Scotland.
What was William Wallace's greatest achievements?
Victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.
Where is Sir William Wallace's claymore located?
It is in the Wallace Monument in Stirling.
How old was William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge?
Wallace was around about 27 years old at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Were in Scotland is the monument for William Wallace?
Near Stirling.
Who lead Scotland in the battle of stirling bridge?
William Wallace and Andrew De Moray
What battle was William Wallace knighted for?
Stirling Bridge 1297
Did William Wallace use a sword in the battle of stirling brigde?
no
Which fights was William Wallace in?
The Battle of Stirling Bridge. The Battle of Falkirk.
What battle did William Wallace win?
The Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.
When did King Edward kill William Wallace?
Edward killed William Wallace at the battle of Stirling Bridge. Edward then cut of Wallace's head and stuck it on a spike
How many statues of William Wallace are there in Ireland?
0 - because William Wallace was a Scotsman!!
How does the original story of Sir William Wallace differ from the movie Braveheart?
There was no Battle of Stirling, it was the Battle of Stirling Bridge. There is no evidence that Wallace ever met Robert the Bruce or the French Princess.
Who defeated Edward the first at Stirling Bridge?
An army of Scots led by William Wallace.
