
Shillelagh #wordoftheyear
Shillelagh. Tricky to spell and fun to say, it’s a wonderful Irish word. And it’s my word of the year for 2023. You may know the shillelagh as an Irish walking stick, and so it is. But wait, there’s more! Often seen as a symbol of Ireland, the shillelagh is traditionally made of blackthorn wood, each one a lovely work of art that delights this Irish heart. (Garlock may not sound Irish, but the Kathleen Ann Bridget Lafferty that comes in front of it gives me away every time.) Look beyond the obvious, and you will discover that the shillelagh … Continue reading Shillelagh #wordoftheyear