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Claddagh Ring in Green and Gold | $22.00
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The traditional Irish ring given to represent love, loyalty and friendship is shown here in emerald green and decorated with Celtic knots and shamrocks.
Each of the three motifs included in the Claddagh ring has its own meaning.
Heart: The heart is the central feature of the ring. As you might suspect, the heart represents love.
Crown: The crown is a traditional symbol of royalty. In this case, the crown is a symbol of loyalty.
Hands: The hands that come together to hold the heart and the crown above represent friendship.
Each ornament measures @ 3 x 3
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Each of the three motifs included in the Claddagh ring has its own meaning.
Heart: The heart is the central feature of the ring. As you might suspect, the heart represents love.
Crown: The crown is a traditional symbol of royalty. In this case, the crown is a symbol of loyalty.
Hands: The hands that come together to hold the heart and the crown above represent friendship.
Ornament is @ 2.75 inches
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One of the most popular stories about the origin of these colorful painted doors in Dublin involves Irish writers and neighbors George Moore and Oliver St. John Gogarty. Legend has it that Gogarty would come home drunk and often knock on Moore's door. To help Gogarty avoid this mistake, Moore painted his door green. Gogarty escalated by painting his door red and the colourful doors of Dublin trend was born. This ornament captures their visual joy.
Small ornament is @ 2.5 inches wide 3 3/4 inches high
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A green and gold zardozi embroidered four leaf clover shaped ornament.Your chances of discovering a four-leaf clover are 1:10,000 – which makes you more than lucky when you find one. Hundreds of years ago in Ireland, the four-leaf clover became a symbol of luck with the four leaves representing faith, hope, love, and success. It’s often said that Ireland is home to more four-leaf clovers than any other place, giving meaning to the phrase the luck of the Irish
Each ornament measures 2 1/2 x 3
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The Celtic harp is a triangular frame harp traditional to the Celtic nations of northwest Europe. It is known as clairseach in Irish, clàrsach in Scottish Gaelic, telenn in Breton and telyn in Welsh.
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Irish Shamrock in linen with the trinity knot on each leave
Known as the triquetra, the Trinity knot is the most recognizable. The Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit symbolized by the three-fold knot.
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She is the patroness saint of Ireland, and one of its three national saints along with Patrick and Columba
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St.Brigid, also known as Mary of the Gael, is an abbess and patroness of Ireland. She is furthermore the founder of the first Irish monastery in County Kildare, Ireland. Born in Dundalk in 450 AD, St Brigid is accredited with first creating the unique cross which bears her name. This cross was normally hand created from rushes however occasionally straw was also used. Ours is embroidered on fine Irish linen.
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St Brigid's Cross Green Gold | $18.00
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Complete your collection of Irish souvenirs with this beautiful cross in memory of one of the island's patron saints, St Brigid. She is the patroness saint of Ireland, and one of its three national saints along with Patrick and Columba.
Ornament is @ 4 3/4 inches high
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For an Irish-themed Christmas, decorate your tree with the island's patron saint, shown here wearing an emerald robe.
Ornament is @ 6 1/2 inches high
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