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All About Bealtaine – Claddagh Design

Also like Samhain, the festival of Bealtaine was packed full of various rituals, the most important of which was the lighting of at least … See more

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All about Imbolc – Claddagh Design

WEBAll about Imbolc. Image from Wikipedia. Imbolc, or Imbolg, is one of the lesser-known festivals of the ancient Celts, but it was one of the four most important …

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Claddagh: The Town Behind the Ring – Claddagh Design

WEBThe Claddagh ring was designed by Richard Joyce, who was an Irish slave in the West Indies when he was captured by Mediterranean pirates. He was sold to a …

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All about Lughnasadh – Claddagh Design

WEBLughnasadh is the final of the four primary festivals in the ancient Celtic calendar. The Celtic year began with Samhain in October, preparing for winter and the …

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A Complete Guide to Irish Blessings – Claddagh Design

WEBThroughout history, Ireland has always had a strong (if sometimes complicated) relationship with religion. Until relatively recently the church had a large …

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Irish Proverbs and what they Mean – Claddagh Design

WEB20. Broken Irish is better than clever English – this one is quite straightforward! 21. It's as easy to catch a cold in a King's castle as in a shepherd's hut – …

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The Real Story of the Shamrock – Claddagh Design

WEBDecember 22, 2017. The shamrock is a tiny, insignificant plant that is recognised all over the world as a symbol for Ireland. Whether you're Irish or not, everyone knows at least a …

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Ireland's Best Known Spirit

WEBThe banshee is a female spirit and is considered to be an omen of death. The banshee roams the countryside and can be heard wailing when she predicts a …

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Bloomsday is coming, but what's it all about

WEBJune 16 th can only mean one thing: Bloomsday. Contrary to what you may think, this has nothing to do with flowers or gardening. Bloomsday is an annual …

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More Irish Phrases and Proverbs – Claddagh Design

WEBMeaning - Health is better than wealth. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh siad. Meaning - Praise the youth and they will come. Marbh le tae agus marbh gan é. …

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Titanic in Ireland – Claddagh Design

WEBOnce the final design was signed off, construction began in the shipyards in Belfast, then a thriving industrial city. The Titanic was planned to be the biggest ship in …

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Irish Folklore Stories – Claddagh Design

WEBIrish Folklore Stories. Story telling is a hugely important part of Irish culture and heritage. So many of our playwrights, novelists and poets are literary greats, and …

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The Life and Work of Oscar Wilde – Claddagh Design

WEBWilde’s Personal Life and Downfall. In 1881 Oscar had been introduced to Constance Lloyd, the daughter of a wealthy Queen’s Counsel. They remained as …

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Irish American Presidents – Claddagh Design

WEBAndrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson was the 7th US President and the first to claim Irish ancestry. He held office from 1829 – 1837. Born in 1767 in the border region …

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75 Silver Facts – Claddagh Design

WEBThe atomic number of silver is 47, and the atomic weight is 107.8682. Silver's melting point is 961.78C and its boiling point is 2162C. Silver is used as a food additive …

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Irish Wedding Vows – Claddagh Design

WEBContemporary Claddagh Wedding Rings, Designed and Handmade in Ireland. 2. Celtic Wedding Vows. We have gathered together a few old Celtic vows from …

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