Yes indeed , this is a busy time of year for the Celtic Stickmakers Club . Already this year we have had a very successful workshop in the Scout Hall in Togher in Cork which was well attended and proved to be very enjoyable for everyone . Our thanks goes to our colleague Martin Thompson […]
Greetings to all our stickmaking friends . It’s that time of year again when everyone wants to be a treasurer or secretary or chaiperson ! Well now is your chance , as the A.G.M. of the Celtic Stickmakers Club takes place in O’ Loughlins Hotel in Portlaoise, Co. Laois on Sunday the 31st of […]
Sunday the 29th of August saw the first ever all Ireland stickmaking competition take place at the Birr Game Fair with a terrific showing of sticks from North and South of the country . In all we had two hundred and twelve sticks on display by 11:00am on Sunday ! Judging of the sticks by […]
Well , it’s that time of year again and we look forward to the Game Fair at Birr on Saturday and Sunday the 28th and 29th of August 2010 . This year there is a difference for us stickmakers , as we go into competition for the first time ever on an all Ireland competition […]
Greetings to all in the stickmaking world . On Sunday last the 7th of March , our friends in the Northern Ireland Stickmakers Club joined us in Dublin for what turned out to be a most enjoyable get together , and believe me , was an eyeopener for us all ! In the words […]
Greetings to all fellow Stickmakers . It is with regret that I inform you of the sudden passing of one of our colleagues in the Celtic Stickmakers Club . Mr John Hayes late of Mill street , Blarney , Co. Cork was a popular member of our Club since its’ inception in 2006 , and […]
To help us all create the perfect stick, there are a number of events to note in your calendar:
February 6 – Workshop – Tom Kavanagh’s Home, Clonsast, Rathangan, Co Kildare, 11 am February 13 – Workshop – Scout Hall, Toher, Co Cork, 11 am February 28 – Get-together – O’Loughlins Hotel, Portlaoise, Co Laois, […]
Greeting to all in the Celtic Stickmakers Club, North, South, East and West !
I apologize for the delay in updating the site, but I put it down to fear of the unknown, fear of wrecking the site, and a great ability to press all the wrong buttons, so please bear with me!
As many […]
Don’t miss our special stickmaking workshop on Saturday, September 5th, featuring Andrew Jones (co-author of Stickmaking – the stickmakers’ bible), our own Colm McGinley from Donegal (demonstrating woodturning) and Ian James giving demonstrations and tips on wood carving.
Anyone interested in stickmaking is welcome.
Contact us for further information and directions.
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