In modern popular culture, the Shillelagh has acquired a less appealing image, one that attempts to declaw the Irish through negative racial stereotypes of the Victorian era, which depict the Irish as harmless club-weilding Leprecauns or drunken, half-witted brawlers.
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Get ready to fight with these two blackthorn Irish shillelaghs! These folk art clubs are perfect for any occasion, whether you're a collector or just looking for a unique accessory. The matched set features a bailieborough style and is made from high-quality blackthorn material.
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VTG Genuine Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh 37” 10oz Fighting Cane Club Cudgel Condition: hand carved, with metal tip, brought from Ireland See photos for details please zoom in
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The Shillelagh has become synonymous with stereotypes about the "Fighting Irish." The truth is that shillelagh fighting was originally a form of fencing which required training, discipline and skill. Often combining stick-fencing with boxing and wrestling, shillelagh fighting was a once a complex mixed martial art. Now for the first time "Fighting Irish: The Art Of Irish Stick-Fighting" describes and analyzes this fascinating sport, its essential nature and techniques. This authoritative classic contains clear cut descriptions of the most important offensive and defensive stick-fighting positions and methods. For the first time in history the basic concepts of Irish shillelagh fighting are laid out and explained for both the martial artist and the the interested reader.
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Title: Shillelagh: The Irish Fighting Stick Item Condition: New. Used-like N : The book pretty much look like a new book. There will be no stains or markings on the book, the cover is clean and crisp, the book will look unread, the only marks there may be are slight bumping marks to the edges of the book where it may have been on a shelf previously.
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Format:-Paperback / softback. Title:-Fighting Irish: The Art of Irish Stick-Fighting (Shillelagh). Genre:-Sports & Recreation, Martial Arts, .
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VTG Genuine Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh 3ft 15oz Fighting Cane Club Cudgel Condition: hand carved, with metal tip, brought from Ireland, knob looks like it broke long ago See photos for details please zoom in
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