I wanted to show you what a real shillelagh looks like. See mine below. My father and brother brought back this 18 inch shillelagh aka club from Ireland, so it's the real deal! My research says it's probably blackthorn or oak. All I know is it's very hard and you could clobber somebody pretty well and be the one left standing. Take a listen to the famous song, It's the Same Old Shillelagh, by Bing Crosby at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUvyo1kYZcE.
You'll be tappin' your toes afore ya know it!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, one and all!
