( but you can bring fake bones and 50+ other Bizarre things )
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With all the rancor in the air these days, “settling disputes in a gentlemanly manner” sounds like a perfectly wonderful idea, does it not?
That is unless you’re planning on employing a shillelagh — a wooden Irish walking stick that can double as a handy club or cudgel — inside the cabin of an aircraft to make your point.
Despite their colorful history and craftsmanship, it turns out that the Transportation Security Administration frowns upon such objects in carry-ons.
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What is a Shillelagh?
A shillelagh is a wooden Irish walking stick and club or cudgel,it is typically made from a stout knotty blackthorn stick with a large knob at the top. It has deep rooted associations with Ireland and Irish folklore.
This Irish word is pronounced as shill-lay-lah or shill-lay-lee and what part of Ireland you are from.
50+ Bizarre Things You Never Thought You Could Bring on an Airplane
When it comes to air travel, we all know the drill: empty your water bottle before TSA, follow the 3-1-1 rule for liquids, and get ready for the usual security checks.
But did you know that there’s a whole world of bizarre items you can actually bring on an airplane?
From live fish to car parts, and even body armor, the list might surprise you. So, before you start packing your bags for your next flight, check out this compilation of over 50 unexpected things that can accompany you on your journey.
Food Items:
1. Alcoholic beverages: Mini bottles of alcohol are allowed in carry-ons, but adhere to the 3-1-1 liquid rule. Larger bottles between 24%-70% alcohol content can be checked in, unopened and in their original packaging.
2. Breast milk: If traveling with an infant or toddler, breast milk is exempt from the 3-1-1 rule but may be subjected to additional screening.
3. Cakes, pies, and cookies.
4. Fresh eggs.
5. Solid cheese is allowed in carry-on or checked luggage, but creamy cheese must follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
Animals:
6. Antlers: You can bring antlers on board, but be sure to wash and wrap them appropriately for transport.
7. Falcons: Falconers can bring their birds in the aircraft cabin after obtaining special passports.
8. Live coral: You can transport live coral in a transparent tank as a carry-on.
9. Lobsters: Sealed live lobsters are allowed on flights; you can check with your airline for carry-on options.
10. Swimming fish: You can bring live fish in a transparent container in the cabin.
Miscellaneous Items:
11. Artificial bones: Fake bones are allowed in both the cabin and checked baggage.
12. Car parts: Scrub away fuel debris before transporting them in carry-on or checked baggage.
13. Christmas trees: Some airlines permit freshly cut Christmas trees for those traveling during the holidays.
14. Cremated remains: Cremated ashes require a special spill-proof urn and undergo X-ray screening.
15. Harry Potter Wand: Yes, it’s true, you can bring your wizarding wand on your flight.
16. Lightsaber: Channel your inner Jedi; lightsabers are permitted in the cabin or checked baggage.
17. Lithium batteries: Be aware of specific restrictions for lithium batteries depending on their watt-hour rating.
18. Musical instruments: Smaller musical instruments can be carried on board, but they might be subject to physical inspection.
19. Parachutes: Pack parachutes separately and allow extra time for screening.
Sports Equipment:
20. Baseball bats, soccer cleats, bowling balls, and more are allowed on flights, but some might need to be checked underneath the plane.
Tools & Appliances:
21. Axes, hammers, saws, drills, and more tools are allowed in carry-on or checked baggage.
22. Kitchen appliances like blenders, bread machines, and sewing machines are permitted.
Weapons:
23. Unloaded guns in locked, hard-sided containers can be checked as baggage, but they are not allowed in the cabin.
24. Arrows, bows, brass knuckles, stun guns, and more are allowed but must be packed in checked luggage.
Who would have thought you could bring such bizarre items on an airplane?
From live fish to car parts, and even body armor, air travel regulations might surprise you. As you pack for your next flight, keep this list in mind and remember that while some items are allowed in carry-ons, others must be packed in checked baggage.
Next time you fly, don’t be afraid to bring along that odd souvenir or unique item you’ve always wanted to share with the world!
Just remember to check with your airline for specific guidelines and enjoy your unusual travel companions. Safe travels!
You might not be able to take all your Irish Goodies back home on the plane with you but did you know that you could have it delivered, every month to your door?
How To Get Irish Foods And Other Goodies To Your Door With MYIRELANDBOX.
Travel Tidbits
Europe is burning this summer but what about Canada?
Is It Safe to Travel to Canada Right Now with the Wildfires?
Canada is having a record-breaking wildfire season, with an astounding 4,241-wildland fires breaking out since the beginning of 2023. More than 12 million hectares of land has burned so far, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center (CIFFC), which mobilizes firefighting resources across the country.
Space Tourism is starting to make money
Virgin Galactic banks $2 million in quarterly revenue after first commercial spaceflight
How to survive the Summer travel congestion
Airline secrets: When to book and why you shouldn’t check your bag
Greece reveals plans to boost Rhodes tourism following wildfires
Greece has revealed immediate plans to boost tourism to Rhodes following the recent wildfires with fams and press trips due to take place this month (August) alongside advertising campaigns.
The planned activity came as a state of emergency in Rhodes, declared by the Greek authorities on July 26, was lifted and flights by tour operators from the UK resumed offering holidays to all but some fire-hit resorts in the southeast of the island ( Keep an eye on those coming specials )
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According to new data from Choice Hotels, 78% of Americans want to spend less than $200 per night on a hotel. Rather than splurging on top-tier accommodations.
Danish man finishes 10-year, 200-country trip, all without air travel
Torbjørn “Thor” Pedersen said he had mixed emotions about completing the journey, but is happy to be back home.
Blink and it might be.. Autumn
Speaking of Autumn, planning anything yet? This House in Ireland might be perfect
Exclusively Yours – Longueville House
Longueville House – an 18th century Irish Georgian Country Mansion, beautifully maintained, set in the heart of a picturesque and private 400-acre wooded estate and is yours to use exclusively for as long as you like. The Blackwater river runs through so the estate is abundant with wildlife – kingfishers, a nesting family of peregrine falcons, pheasant, red squirrels, a great spotted wood pecker and barn owl, to name a few.
Visit www.longuevillehouse.ie for more details.
By they way, No visit to Scotland is complete without a visit to the Highlands.
and before we forget – Tomorrow Night is comedy night in Limerick, Ireland
and, yes – Entry is Free
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