Shillelagh - Wikipedia A shillelagh ( ʃ ɪ ˈ l eɪ l i,-l ə shil-AY-lee, -lə; Irish: sail éille or saill éalaigh [1] [ˌsˠal̠ʲ ˈeːlʲə], "thonged willow") is a wooden walking stick and club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty blackthorn stick with a large knob at the top
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Shillelagh | Irish Shillelagh - Blarney What is a Shillelagh? The word Shillelagh comes from the Irish phrase sail éille which translates into English as "thonged willow-stick " The Shillelagh is thought to have originated in the village of Shillelagh, County Wicklow, which was once said to be surrounded by vast oak forests
History of the Shillelagh The Shillelagh (pronounced “shalaylee” or “sheleighly”) is thought to have originated in the village of Shillelagh, County Wicklow, which was once said to be surrounded by vast oak forests Shillelaghs are usually made from Blackthorn wood with a leather wrist strap joined to the handle
The Shillelagh – An Irish Fighting stick, walking stick, and club – The shillelagh is a traditional Irish cudgel or walking stick Often made of blackthorn, oak, or other hardwoods and often decorated with brass, it has been used as both an everyday tool and a weapon for centuries
What is a Shillelagh? Irish Walking Stick | The Celtic Ranch Shillelaghs are clubs or Irish walking sticks crafted from the stout, knobby branches of trees which are shaped into a heavy “hitting” end with varying lengths of handle Blackthorn and oak, especially the root, are commonly used to craft shillelaghs
What Is A Shillelagh? | Doyle Irish Stick - Doyle Site What is a shillelagh? A shillelagh is a wooden walking stick and club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty blackthorn stick with a large knob at the top It is associated with Ireland and Irish folklore Other spelling variants include shillelah, shillalah, and shillaly
Shillelagh Sticks Throughout history there have been many styles of stick which have been referred to as a Shillelagh The earliest known reference dates back over a millennium ago These sticks were a club which became associated with the people who used them extensively for warfare and personal protection