The use of holy water fonts is a very old tradition in the Catholic Church, dating from about the 4th century A.D. In early times fountains were used where the...
The Claddagh ring with its distinctive heart, hands and crown symbolises love, friendship and loyalty and was first used as a wedding ring in the tiny fishing village, 'the Claddagh',...
Irish Blessing This hand carved wooden wall plaque depicts what is probably the most popular and widely known of our traditional Irish blessings. The wording is surrounded by the never...
St Brigids Cross Wall Hanging On St. Bridgets day, February 1st, it is a tradition in Ireland to make a cross from rushes, as St. Bridget did at the deathbed...
The Irish Harp dating back to the 12th century and made famous by bards such as Turlough O'Carolan the blind harpist and composer was adopted by Ireland as its national...
'Cead Mile Failte' means 'one hundred thousand welcomes'. In Ireland this is the gushing way by which the Irish greet each other and visitors to this green isle. The Irish...
'Let Love and Friendship reign forever'. These words refer to the famous Claddagh Ring from Galway, a traditional wedding ring dating from the 17th century, which comprised a heart held...
'Céad Míle Fáilte' means 'one hundred thousand welcomes'. In Ireland this is the expressive way by which the Irish greet each other and visitors to this green isle. The Irish...
These sandstone or granite high cross monuments are found throughout Ireland indicating holy places or monastic sites and can reach up to four metres in height. Dating from the 9th...
