# Event Details - **Event Name**: NEW! Introduction to Scything - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join Chris Hayes and discover history, theory, bodily alignment and hands on use of the scythe!About this EventJoin us at Síolta Chroí for a unique, interesting and very useful/practical workshop on Scything with expert Chris Hayes!What to expect?An introduction to the scythe, naming the parts of the scythe and learning how to use an Austrian scythe.You can bring your own tradition scythe along if you want, but the focus will be on the Austrian scythe.There will be Austrian Scythes for sale on the day.Talk about the history of the scythe from an Irish perspective and the effect of the industrial revolution on the production of scythesLearn about mowing technique how to stand properly and the movement needed to mow effectively so that back ache is avoidedLearn how to sharpen the blade and blade peeningLearn about progressive grass management and how to properly cut and dry the material at hand, from grass to cereals and other fibrous plantsTime for participants to ask questions on concerns or particular challenges they have on a particular area of landYour FacilitatorChris worked as a private forester for ten years and after many bone rattling hours spent working with a petrol strimmer he was desperate for a viable alternative. He first took out his grandfather’s old scythe, the traditional curved scythe of old with a heavy stone ground blade that he vainly rubbed with a cigar shaped sharpening stone to put an edge on it. Once he started swinging it he soon realised that this was not going to replace the strimmer, no matter how much he willed it to! Then he was put in touch with Simon Fairlie in the UK, who listened patiently and then dispatched an Austrian Schrockenfux scythe with a 60cm grass blade.On opening the box he could sense that what he was holding was a weapon of grass destruction! The blade was thin, lightweight and razor sharp, and the snath- the long wooden part that the handles fix to- was also light and made from quality ash. He followed the instructions carefully on how to set the scythe up and then made my way out to one of my small grass paddocks. From the first satisfying stroke of the scythe he knew he had found a tool that is perfectly suited to the job and to the operator. Since the Spring of 2008 he has completed a teacher training course in 2010 with Simon Fairlie.He’s been selling scythes and teaching courses since 2012, first at a market in Wexford and then at different sites around the country, most recently at The Irish National Heritage Park and at Irish Seed Savers in Co. Clare.In 2010 he brought a team of Irish Scythers to the Scythe Fair in Sommerset in England and one of our members, Dennis Shannon, finished second in the individual mowing competition!Austrian ScytheSchrockenfux have been hand forging scythes since 1540, the finished product is a high quality steel blade that is easy to keep sharp, they are lighter than traditional scythes and they are easy to adjust to suit the person using the scythe.The basic techniques needed to learn how to mow effectively with a scythe can be taught over the course of a day and improved on over a lifetime. An understanding of how to sharpen the blade effectively becomes clear as you hone your mowing technique and while peening a scythe blade requires more time it is not a complicated process.Check out www.scythe.ie for more information.Date: 13th September 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Síolta Chroí Carrickmacross Monaghan (eircode available after booking)Lunch: will be provided. Please get in touch if you have special diet requirements.A note of our Pay ScaleA balance we constantly seek to achieve at Síolta Chroí is making our offerings affordable while also covering the cost of running and paying our excellent facilitators a fair wage. We have three tiers: supporter, regular, and inclusive. The supporter tier will cover the extra cost of those who require the inclusive tier to participate. We are trusting people to pay what they can afford, and asking those who work for an organisation that will benefit from this educational experience, to pay the highest end of the scale, if possible. If the lower end of the scale is prohibitive for any individual please email gareth@sioltachroi.ie and ask for the scholarship form.We look forward to seeing you at Síolta Chroí ! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickmacross/new-introduction-to-scything/100001992171579823 - **Event Categories**: workshops, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Síolta Chroí - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 90, max: 150, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Carrickmacross - **state**: LH - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Síolta Chroí - **lat**: 54.0225585 - **long**: -6.769568899999999 - **full address**: Síolta Chroí, Áth an Chlocháin, Carrickmacross, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NEW! Introduction to Scything - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0a66d27344b3abfc03c02a8a386c4ebeb84f7d7aa037dfe52bc3b6b5bdf5b3a0-rimg-w1200-h900-dc778e90-gmir.jpg?v=1782028876 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NEW! Introduction to Scything being held? - **A:** NEW! Introduction to Scything takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Siolta Chroi, Ath an Chlochain, Carrickmacross, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing NEW! Introduction to Scything? - **A:** NEW! Introduction to Scything is organized by Siolta Chroi. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NEW! Introduction to Scything is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carrickmacross, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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