Purchasing a Claddagh ring is a momentous occasion that should be treasured. Customers often have many questions about what makes this iconic Irish ring so distinctive, regardless of whether you are purchasing it for yourself or as a present for someone else. In order to make the process of purchasing a Claddagh Ring easier for you, we have created a list of questions that are often asked at the time of purchase.
Celtic Culture
It is thought that the Celtic culture first began to develop about the year 1200 B.C. Through migration, the Celts were able to establish a presence over most of western Europe, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and Spain. Their heritage is best preserved in Ireland and Great Britain, where remnants of their language and Celtic culture may still be found in modern society.
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Categories: Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Ireland , Celtic Legends , Blog , Education , Travel to Ireland , Legends and Folklore , Celtic Culture , History of IrelandIn honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day let's discuss Grace O’Malley, the 16th Century Pirate Queen of Ireland. In or around the year 1530, Grace O'Malley was born in Belcare Castle near Westport Co Mayo, Ireland. She was Owen O'Malley's daughter. She was beautiful.
The bagpipes are a kind of woodwind instrument that have reeds that are enclosed and are supplied air from a bag that acts as a continual reservoir of air. Most people associate the bagpipes with Scotland, but it has a rich history with the Irish too. The Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe and the Irish Uillean Pipes are the two most popular bagpipes.
- Sep 16 2022
Grá Is The Irish Word For Love
Categories: Irish Traditions , Irish Blessings , Irish Jewelry , Celtic Jewelry , St. Valentine's Day , Education , Celtic Culture , History of IrelandCertain words such as grá, have been praised in music, poetry, and the art of ordinary speech in Ireland ever since the first lines were inscribed on Ogham stones. These words have been held in high regard ever since the beginning of Irish history. - Sep 13 2022
The History of the Fenian Claddagh Ring
Categories: Irish Jewelry , Claddagh Rings , Interesting Stories , Celtic Jewelry , St. Valentine's Day , Education , Celtic Culture , History of IrelandThe most well-known variant of Irish Claddagh rings is the Fenian Claddagh ring. This particular Claddagh differs from others in that it does not include a crown on top of the heart.
- Sep 13 2022
Celtic Football Club History
Categories: Irish Traditions , Interesting Stories , Ireland , Education , Travel to Ireland , Celtic Culture - Categories: Interesting Stories , Celtic Legends , Celtic Jewelry , Blog , Legends and Folklore , Celtic CultureThe many Celtic animal motifs are among the most recognizable elements seen in Irish artwork. The Celts of ancient Ireland utilized the symbolism of animals to make sense of the otherwise incomprehensible natural cycles of the Earth. They did this by calling up the unfathomable powers of these natural creatures and by using the symbolism of animals.
- Aug 15 2022
12 Important Celtic Symbols and Meanings
Categories: Irish Jewelry , Interesting Stories , Ireland , Celtic Knot Meanings , Celtic Jewelry , Blog , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic CultureIt shouldn’t come as a surprise that Celtic symbols and the meanings they represent are deeply ingrained in Irish history and culture. The ancient Celts carried several symbols with them to Ireland, including the Celtic Knot and the Celtic Cross. These symbols date back thousands of years. The following list provides explanations of some of the most well-known Celtic symbols.
- Aug 10 2022
Celebrating the Autumn Equinox Called Mabon
Categories: Irish Traditions , Interesting Stories , Ireland , Celtic Legends , Blog , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic CultureThe Mabon Celtic festival takes place on the Autumn Equinox. Mea’n Fo’mhair is the name that the Druids give to this festival, during which they pay homage to the Green Man, who is considered to be the God of the Forest, by pouring libations for the trees. At this time, it is permissible to make offerings of ciders and wines, as well as herbs and fertilizer. Mabon, like Ostara, is an equinox festival, but unlike Ostara, the emphasis of Mabon is on balance.
- Aug 09 2022
What it Means to be Celtic
Categories: Irish Traditions , Irish Jewelry , Interesting Stories , Ireland , Celtic Legends , Celtic Jewelry , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic CultureAccording to Oxford Languages the literal definition of Celtic is is relating to the Celts or their languages, which constitute a branch of the Indo-European family and include Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, Manx, Cornish, and several extinct pre-Roman languages such as Gaulish. The term “Celtic” is used to refer to persons who trace their ancestry back to one of the present Celtic territories located in the westernmost parts of Europe.
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