The Matchmaking Festival is widely regarded as one of the most successful singles events on the planet. Since it began over 150 years ago, it has brought approximately 40,000 people to the town in the hopes of finding love. Willie Daly, a matchmaker who comes from a family that has been in the business for four generations, is presently running the show.
St. Valentine's Day
- 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 known as the Dublin Claddagh differs from others in that it does not include a crown on top of the heart.
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The stunning Celtic term “Anam Cara” may be roughly translated as “Soulmate,” and it refers to a person’s soul mate. ‘Anam’ is the Irish Gaelic term for soul, and ‘cara’ is the translation of the word for friend in Irish (Gaelic). The phrase “soul friend” comes directly from the translation. It does not just depict the coming together of two souls; rather, it expresses a connection that is highly particular and unique between two individuals.
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Claddagh rings are a symbol of love and friendship in Ireland. The ring consists of two hands holding a heart between them.
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This one-of-a-kind Irish design honors the ideals of Love, Friendship, and Loyalty, and it is known as the Claddagh ring. The question is, how do you pronounce claddagh, this tricky word?
- Feb 05 2022
Learn to Say ‘I Love You’ in Irish Gaelic
So, how do you say “I love you” in Irish? A word-for-word translation is not the most practical method of expressing your affection. Learning a few words and phrases rather than translating them is a lot simpler and more efficient method. It may take some time to master the Irish pronunciation of the phrase “I love you.” It’s possible to modify the sound of Irish letters by the letters adjacent to them, since many letters in the language are silent. The good news is that each sentence is followed by an explanation of how to pronounce it.
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Valentine’s Day is almost here! Not sure what to get that special someone in your life? Or maybe you just want to spoil yourself? Or perhaps you’re wondering what to get for Valentine’s Day last-minute? We’ve put together a list of some pretty cool gifts for him and her to inspire you!
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Mo Anam Cara translates loosely as "My Soul Mate" or "My Soul Friend"
Many people believe that the phrase Mo Anam Cara is translates to 'my soul mate' but its accurately translates as 'my soul friend' as anam is the Gaelic word for soul and cara the Gaelic word for friend.
How do you pronounce Mo
Everyone is on the hunt for that perfect Valentine’s gift when the same old flowers and fattening chocolate just is not going to cut it. Especially after the year we all had in 2020. The pandemic has given people a newfound or renewed appreciation for our relationships, a spiritual awakening and has left us in search of a deeper meaning in everything. So, we recommend instead of giving the same old boring thoughtless gift why not give a beautiful piece of Celtic jewelry steeped in sentimental meaning, tradition, and spiritualism. Women of all ages love a nice piece of jewelry, especially something that was thoughtfully selected with meaning.
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