Bataireacht

Bataireacht Irish stick fighting (from the Irish bata, meaning stick) is the term used in Irish martial arts traditionally applied to various forms of Irish stick fighting. Traditionally, blackthorn, oak, ash and hazel were the most common types of woods used to make irish fighting sticks

Modern practice of Bataireacht has arisen among some practitioners from a desire to maintain or reinstate Irish family traditions, while for others a combination of historical and cultural interest has led to their interest in bataireacht. Since a cane or walking stick can be carried easily in modern society

Bataireacht Chat-Rooms

Below are some of the various yahoo groups on the subject:

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bata/?yguid=127943979

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shillelagh/?yguid=127943979

Irish Stick Fighting Training Wexford Town

St Josephs Community Center - Wexford Town - Tell 086-341-2424

Wexford Irish Stick Fighting Club