Irish Jewelry – Our New Gemstone Claddagh Collection
Infused with a bright shot of color, our gemstone-studded silver Claddagh collection is brand-new and perfect for the warm-weather months. If you’re looking for ways to honor your Irish heritage, while also sporting gorgeous, sparkly new jewelry, you’ll adore these handcrafted rings, pendants, and earrings. Irish jewelry designers have embellished a lovely, openwork Claddagh motif [...]
Ireland in 1981
Time moves quickly – sometimes, looking back at the important events, trends, and highlights of past decades can help us gain perspective. If you’re of Irish heritage, you’ll be inspired by this glimpse into Emerald Isle history…today, we’re traveling back into the decade of big hair, dramatic music videos, and the Cold War… Here are [...]
A Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick
In this post an Irish man, Michael Mullen, writes a blog about Croagh Patrick(an Irish mountain) and the surrounding area’s history and also his own travels and experiences on Croagh Patrick. Thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick every year and it is well worth researching into if you are interested in mountain climbing or simply [...]
The Story Of Irish Descendent Bernardo O’Higgins
Known as a revolutionary who freed Chile from Spanish control, Bernardo O’ Higgins went down in history as a hero of the Chilean people. This military commander fought in the Chilean War Of Independence in 1818, and then he went on to become the first fully autonomous head of the Chilean state. The son of [...]
Celtic History – Lesser-Known Irish Saints
During the Middle Ages, the rituals and beliefs of the ancient Druids began to fade into the mists of time…In Ireland, Pagan beliefs were gradually replaced by a new Christian faith.. Monasteries began to dot the emerald-green landscape of this beautiful country, and a new atmosphere of theological learning prevailed…this new learning was based on [...]
Easter Rituals In Ireland
Easter is a special time in Ireland, as it is in many parts of the world – its significance is honored by the people of the Emerald Isle each and every spring. Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ happens in many different ways…from formal church services to lighthearted, family-friendly activities. These community events celebrate the [...]
National Symbols Of Ireland
The national symbols of Ireland all carry a deeper meaning – one that intertwines thousands of years of Gaelic art, history, and culture. For the Irish (and those with Emerald Isle ancestry), these special motifs evoke a sense of pride, spirituality and joy. To help you understand more about the national symbols of Ireland and [...]
Celtic Jewelry – Our New Selection Of Silver Cross Pendants
Wearing a Celtic Cross pendant can be a wonderful way to honor the spiritual traditions of your Irish, Scottish, or Welsh ancestors. Our new collection of stunning and affordable silver Celtic Cross pendants offers handcrafted, authentic beauty that can be treasured for a lifetime. If you’re interested in genealogy and history, you’ll be fascinated by [...]
Ogham Script – What It Means And Where It Came From
Ogham script looks like something straight out of Dan Brown’s bestselling novel, The Da Vinci Code – however, these ancient markings are uniquely Irish in origin (rather than Latin or Italian). On the stunning, sterling silver Celtic ring shown at left, an unbroken row of Celtic Trinity Knots is complemented by engraved Ogham script. Today’s [...]
All About Celtic Gods And Goddesses
The gods and goddesses of Celtic mythology are many, and their colorful, epic legends endure to this day. The Irish, Scottish, and Welsh deities hold some resemblance to Greek and Roman gods and goddesses – they are believed to have power over such realms as fertility, crops, victory in battle, and even sex and romance! [...]
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