Meet the TikToker bringing 200 years of Irish craftsmanship to a global audience

Meet the TikToker bringing 200 years of Irish craftsmanship to a global audience

Few traditions in Ireland can trace their lineage through five generations, but the McCaffreys of Kerry have managed just that, keeping the art of blackthorn stick-making alive for more than a century. Once a walking aid and weapon, the shillelagh has evolved into a proud emblem of Irish heritage. And now, thanks to Francis McCaffrey, it’s found a new home in the digital age: TikTok. With nearly 50,000 followers and millions of views, McCaffrey’…