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The Walking Stick Journal
An editorial publication about Irish walking sticks, shillelaghs, and the heritage of stick-making across Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
3 articles

5 Mistakes First-Time Walking Stick Buyers Almost Always Make
The walking stick market is full of traps for first-time buyers. Knowing these five mistakes in advance saves money and …
Sep 30, 2026

Blackthorn vs Ash: Choosing the Right Wood for Your First Irish Stick
The two most popular Irish stick woods serve genuinely different purposes. Picking the wrong one for your use case is a …
Sep 15, 2026

Why Your Walking Stick Height Is Probably Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Getting walking stick height wrong is the single most common first-time buyer mistake. The fix takes 30 seconds and a ta…
Aug 21, 2026
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