Traditional Blackthorn Irish Shillelagh
If you're after the perfect gift for a friend or loved one, the Traditional Blackthorn Irish Shillelagh is sure to impress. This distinctive short stick is designed and crafted after the traditional Irish fighting weapon design specification that is strongly associated with the country's history and folklore.
This must-have item makes the perfect present for any serious collector of interesting cultural artifacts!
What's Included?
- 1 x Shillelagh Stick
- 1 x Leather Loop
Please note that due to the natural sourcing and manufacturing process, the length and colouration of this stick may vary slightly from product to product.
Key Information
- Height: 40cm (16")
- Shaft Colour: Dark wood
- Shaft Pattern: Wood grain
- Shaft Material: Blackthorn
- Handle Style: Knob
- Handle Pattern: Wood grain
- Handle Material: Blackthorn
- Handle Colour: Light wood
- Weight: 590g
What is a Shillelagh?
The Shillelagh, also known as a blackthorn stick, is a traditional Irish fighting weapon. This short, thick wooden stick with a large coppice knob end is fitted with a leather loop, so it can be hung on a hook or around the wrist.
The Perfect Ornament
A Shillelagh is sure to be a hit with anyone interested in Irish folklore and history. This quintessentially Irish stick is perfect for resting on any mantle piece or in a pub behind the bar as a symbol of Irish heritage.
Irish by Name, Irish by Nature
Often regarded as a historical Irish symbol, the Shillelagh is traditionally kept behind the bar in Irish pubs even though it's not used as a fighting weapon anymore!
Premium Quality Blackthorn Wood
Blackthorn is the traditional wood of Ireland and one of the most sought-after woods for making shillelaghs and walking sticks. It is esteemed for its rich colour and the characterful appearance, most notably accented by its spiny thorns.
Durability and Strength
Regardless of whether or not you're using your Shillelagh as an ornament or mantle piece staple, you want a stick that's built to withstand the test of time. Thankfully, Blackthorn is one of the most durable woods available, meaning it withstands scuffs, scrapes and scratches with ease in order to preserve its beautiful outer colouration.
Did You Know?
- The word "Shillelagh" comes from the original source of the wood used to make the sticks in Shillelagh, Wicklow.
- Shillelaghs are traditionally polished, giving them a fine shine
- The Shillelagh was traditionally used as a fighting stick
- Makers used to fill the "hitting" end with molten lead to increase its power!
Delivery Fees
UK delivery is FREE for orders of £40 and over. For orders below this threshold, delivery will cost a flat fee of £4.95 (including VAT).
| Order total | Delivery fee |
|---|
| Up to £39.99 | £4.95 |
| £40 and over | FREE |
We use the Royal Mail postal service - as well as other trusted couriers - to deliver our items. This means you'll receive your order as quickly as possible by a trusted delivery provider. We deliver within the UK only. Unfortunately, due to restrictions with our couriers, we are unable to ship items outside of the UK. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
When will my order be dispatched?
We're focused on ensuring you receive your item as quickly as possible and the majority of orders placed before 2:00pm (excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) are dispatched the same day by Royal Mail post or courier.
If you'd like up-to-the-minute delivery information about your order and delivery expectation, please contact us and we'll be happy to help you as much as we can. The team are available between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays and Christmas).
Returns Information
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30 days returns policy for peace of mind
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Before returning any item, please contact our team by email at helpdesk@walkingsticks.co.uk or by telephone on 020 7501 0591. We'll then provide you with a returns authorisation number and full details of how and where to return your item(s). This returns number helps us process your return as quickly as possible. Items returned without a returns number may take longer to process.
Unwanted or unsuitable item exchanges and refunds
We want you to be happy every time you shop with us, but sometimes a product might not be what you were expecting or just isn't right. You may wish to return your product for an exchange or a refund. That's no problem at all, but first we need to give you a returns authorisation number. This helps us process your return as quickly as possible. Without this number, it may be more difficult to process your return.
You can obtain your returns authorisation number and returns address from our team by calling us. Tell us whether you'd like to exchange your product for an alternative, or if you'd like a full refund. You can contact our team in the following ways:
For more information, please view our full returns policy.
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