Discover the history of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. Learn about his life as a Briton, slave, missionary, and saint, plus why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day worldwide.
Education
Read our Jewelry Guides & Educational Articles. Our goal at The Irish Jewelry Company is to equip you with a piece of Irish Jewelry to treasure always. By educating you on Irish culture and customs and about jewelry. Through our educational posts on culture, jewelry, and even our buyer, and style guides based on our thirty years in the jewelry industry we hope to help you make informed decisions on buying our jewelry.
The Irish Jewelry Company is pleased to showcase the whole of our collection of jewelry and Celtic history-focused blogs, all of which have the same educational mission. Read these articles now to learn more about the fascinating history of Celtic jewelry, jewels, and more. Read some articles on the vibrant cultural heritage of the Celtic countries, the preservation of jewelry, and the distinctive contributions made by the Irish and Irish Americans to music, literature, and Celtic mythology.
- Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , St. Patricks Day , Celtic Holidays , Ireland , Celtic Legends , Blog , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic Culture , History of Ireland , FAQ
- Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Ireland , Irish Christmas , Blog , Education , Travel to Ireland , Celtic Culture , History of Ireland
Discover the clean-up before Christmas Irish tradition, an age-old practice rooted in Celtic customs and Christian faith. Learn its meaning, history, and modern legacy.
- Categories: Irish Traditions , Irish Jewelry , Claddagh Rings , News , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Celtic Legends , Celtic Jewelry , Irish Christmas , St. Valentine's Day , Blog , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic Culture , History of Ireland , FAQ
Explore the Claddagh ring history from Galway, Ireland its origin, meaning, and rules for how to wear this timeless symbol of love, loyalty & friendship.
- Categories: Irish Traditions , Celtic Holidays , Halloween , Ireland , Celtic Legends , Blog , Education , Travel to Ireland , Legends and Folklore , History of Ireland
Discover Ireland’s haunted castles, Leap, Charleville, and Kilkenny, where chilling ghost stories bring Celtic history and folklore to life.
- Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Halloween , Celtic Legends , Blog , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic Culture , FAQ
Discover how Samhain thins the veil between worlds, when Irish fairy mounds open and the fae roam freely. Learn the folklore, myths, and protective charms.
- Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Halloween , Celtic Legends , Blog , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic Culture , FAQ
Discover the Morrígan, Celtic Goddess of Fate & Battle, and her connection to Halloween. Explore her myths, symbols, and modern influence today.
- Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Halloween , Ireland , Celtic Legends , Blog , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic Culture , FAQ
Discover the chilling legend of the Dullahan, the Irish headless horseman. Explore his origins, symbolism, and place in Irish folklore and Halloween traditions.
- Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Halloween , Blog , Education , Celtic Culture , FAQ
Learn how to care for a jack-o’-lantern with expert pumpkin carving, design, and preservation tips. Keep your pumpkin glowing longer this Halloween!
- Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Halloween , Celtic Legends , Blog , Education , Legends and Folklore , Celtic Culture , FAQ
Discover the Stingy Jack story, the Irish folktale behind the jack-o’-lantern. Learn the jack o lantern origin, its ties to modern-era traditions, and Halloween’s roots.
- Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Ireland , Irish Wedding Traditions , Blog , Education , Celtic Wedding Guide , Celtic Culture , History of Ireland
Discover the history and meaning of the Celtic handfasting ceremony. From harvest knots to modern weddings, explore this Irish tradition of unity and love.


















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