shillelagh and walking sticks

[jfellrath]

There are some great books/websites about Bata and stick fighting if folks are interested.

First: This book will give you a great look at the stick-fighting culture of Ireland: Irish Gangs and Stick Fighting by John W. Hurley. It has stories by William Carleton about faction fighting, making bata and shillelaghs, and more. Entertaining even if you're not keen on learning how the fighting was actually done (technique and such).

Hurley's website also has a lot of information.

Second: Ken Pfrenger of Warren, Ohio has researched classic stick fighting and runs a few websites/e-lists on it.

Irish Stick Fighting, Faction Fighting, Celtic Martial Arts. You can also access his e-list from here.

[Colin]

https://www.beanstream.com/scripts/c...category_id=43

I found some good prices here. It's in Canadian, so it is a better price for you guys in the US

[Dreadbelly]

https://www.beanstream.com/scripts/c...category_id=43

I found some good prices here. It's in Canadian, so it is a better price for you guys in the US

That cane is beautiful. I didn't realise that chestnut could take on such a fine finish or sheen. It's breath-takingly gorgeous.

[The Thing]

Well there you go, they say you learn something new everyday. I never knew about curing the Shilleagh in s**t or peat. I always thought it was just left dry for a year by hanging.