Liam Kealy - Olde Shillelgh Stick Makers

Olde Shillelagh Stickmakers is a family business which thrives in the small village of Shillelagh, in the heart of Ireland. Nestled in a valley in the mountainous county of Wicklow, Shillelagh is a pure example of Irish architecture and living. Liam O Caidhla has been making sticks for years and it is a skill that has been in Liam's family since before the time of his great-grandfather Denis and has been passed down through the generations. Liam now works with his own family, crafting these sticks and keeping the tradition alive. He produces many varieties of Shillelagh, each with their own unique origins and stories that are inextricably woven into the history of Ireland. From grand staffs, walking sticks and clubs to smaller items such as our wands, good luck charms and casual clubs. All of the Shillelaghs are crafted from locally sourced Blackthorn, treated & seasoned for 3-5 years in Liams unique fashion and expertly finished to preserve them in the modern environment