Description: OLD IRISH SHILLELAGH BLACKTHORN WOODFIGHTING STICK Great old condition. Length: 17.5" Shillelagh was made in ~1970's. Buy of piece of Irish History. 🇮🇪 Handmade in the Ireland by craftsmen! The Shillelagh, known as the Bata in Irish, has a rich history dating back to the mid-1700s.Originally, it served multiple purposes such as hunting, protection, and even as a walking or hiking aid.This Irish Shillelagh is crafted from the Blackthorn bush, also known as the European spiny plum,retaining its natural knobbed shape.For convenience, a strap is attached through the Blackthorn wood. This Shillelagh is ideal for personal protection as it can be easily concealed within a coat or jacket.No two Shillelagh are alike. Each Shillelagh is distinct, with a clear coat applied to protect the wood.Made from genuine Irish blackthorn, it holds historical significance as a collector's piece. In Celtic Ireland, a shillelagh was a formidable weapon, typically crafted from blackthorn wood or sturdy oak.The name "shillelagh" is derived from the blackthorn trees found in the Shillelagh Forest,although the origin of the weapon itself may or may not be directly linked to the area. Early versions of the shillelagh had a hardened root on the striking end,while more refined ones featured a hollowed-out end filled with molten lead,making it a deadly weapon in close combat. For centuries, the Irish utilized the shillelagh in combat,with the gallowglass warriors of Clan Donnell potentially perfecting its usage.These warriors were skilled and agile, displaying techniques reminiscent of martial arts using nun chucks or stick fighting. Located in County Wicklow, the Shillelagh Forest, or what remains of it, is found in Tomnafinnoge Woods. This woodland fragment is the last surviving part of the once vast oak woods that once covered southern Wicklow.The timber from these woods were used for notable structures like King's College in Cambridge,Westminster Abbey in London, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College in Dublin,as well as the impressive ships of the English and later British Navy.
Price: 52.5 USD
Location: Littleton, Colorado
End Time: 2024-01-07T17:08:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Handmade
Occasion: Everyday
Color: Black
Decade: 1970s
Style: Shillelagh
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
