Eventually, it became synonymous for any Irish walking stick. In his wonderful book on Irish folklore, Padraic Colum quotes John Banim in this description of a mansion from his novel The Croppy: "solidly wainscoted with Shillelagh oak against which (as is said of the woodwork of Westminster Hall, also reputed Irish) the venomous spider of England durst not affix his web."Ĭuriously, it was from the pen of an English writer who, on seeing an oak cane and knowing where it came from, coined the term Shillelagh. Sadly, most of them were cut down and exported and, when you see how few trees remain in Ireland, there's little comfort in knowing that many famous buildings in Western Europe were built with Irish imported oak. The forest was once famous for its massive stands of fine oaks. Known by many names, including bata in Gaelic - which means, fighting stick - the original cane gets its name from the Shillelagh Forest in County Wicklow. Their weapon of choice would have been a cane made from oak, blackthorn, ash or holly. Very handy to have - but not something the Irish would have used at that time, or earlier. What I have mistakenly called a shillelagh all these years was once a very popular weapon in 19th-century London. In his very informative book, Things Irish, Anthony Bluett writes that according to a leading folklore authority, the short, stubby blackthorn cudgel sold to tourists as the "ancient Irish shillelagh" has no tradition in Ireland at all. "People will not look forward to posterity who never look backward to their ancestors." You may also be interested in these hotels.Site Index | Kids | Kitchen | Shopping | Poetry | Weddings | Travel | Basic Irish | Quotes | Books | Music | Movies | Trivia | Blessings | Jokes | Links | Coolattin Golf Club is just outside the village, while slightly further afield, discover the Wicklow Mountains, city of Dublin, and 'Ballykissangel' village of Avoca.Ģ Interesting hotels nearby The Lodge Minmore Mews In Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Ref 988332 Miles of sandy beach and scenic drives taking in mountains and coast are on your doorstep.Town: For walkers, the Wicklow Way runs past the village, and the nearby Tomnafinnoge Oak Wood, one of the largest remaining oak woods in Ireland, makes a lovely spot for an autumn stroll. Note: Property has an additional fuel charge between November - February, this is payable to the ownerRegion: Known as the “Sunny South East”, the counties of Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, and Tipperary offer everything you could need for a dream holiday in Ireland. Note: Guests have access to a shared games room and a playground with slide and swings. Note: Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with multichannels & radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Resting in a wonderful setting with an abundance of charm, The Lodge is a really fabulous cottage in a much desired part of Ireland.Amenities: Oil central heating. Guests also have access to a shared games room, a playground with slide and swings, as well as barbecue facilities and six acres of garden. To the outside is off-road parking, and a gravel area with a patio and furniture. Inside you will also find an open-plan sitting, kitchen and dining area. Hosting two bedrooms a double, and a double with single bed, as well as a shower room, this property can sleep up to four people. The Lodge is a heart-warming cottage located by the village of Shillelagh, County Wicklow. The Lodge Minmore Mews, SHILLELAGH, COUNTY WICKLOW This characterful cottage is situated by the village of Shillelagh, County Wicklow and can sleep four people in two bedrooms. About The Lodge Minmore Mews In Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Ref 988332
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