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Trees Are Life: Irish Gifts with Deep Roots

The iconic tree of life motif appears on many Irish gifts from elegant Belleek pieces to earthy pottery to dazzling Celtic jewelry. Its branches sweep in an arch down to...

Trees Are Life: Irish Gifts with Deep Roots

The iconic tree of life motif appears on many Irish gifts from elegant Belleek pieces to earthy pottery to dazzling Celtic jewelry. Its branches sweep in an arch down to the roots, which curve up to complete the circle around the trunk....

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Irish Wedding Couple Silhouette

Ancient Irish Wedding Traditions

When we think of Irish wedding traditions we think of recent ones. Discover how our Celtic ancestors traditions inspire weddings today.

Ancient Irish Wedding Traditions

When we think of Irish wedding traditions we think of recent ones. Discover how our Celtic ancestors traditions inspire weddings today.

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Fortune Teller with Apple

Irish Halloween Traditions | Gifts of Fortune T...

Samhain was the beginning of the Celtic New Year. People wondered what what was in store. These Irish halloween traditions survive today. Discover more

Irish Halloween Traditions | Gifts of Fortune T...

Samhain was the beginning of the Celtic New Year. People wondered what what was in store. These Irish halloween traditions survive today. Discover more

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St. Brigid's Cross

St. Brigid’s Legacy Around Ireland and Beyond

Brigid is Ireland’s second patron saint after Patrick, her name appears in many placenames around Ireland. Find out more about her legacy...

St. Brigid’s Legacy Around Ireland and Beyond

Brigid is Ireland’s second patron saint after Patrick, her name appears in many placenames around Ireland. Find out more about her legacy...

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Hands tying a Celtic Knot

Irish Gifts that Knot Us to Our Roots

Celtic knotwork is one of the most ancient and most prolific Irish design motifs. While this iconic design takes many forms. They have some key things in common. See more

Irish Gifts that Knot Us to Our Roots

Celtic knotwork is one of the most ancient and most prolific Irish design motifs. While this iconic design takes many forms. They have some key things in common. See more

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Boyne Valley, County Meath

Boyne Valley: Inspiration for Countless Irish G...

Before the pyramids were built in Giza, the people of ancient Ireland built sophisticated burial mounds. Designs hidden below ground that inspire Irish gifts today.

Boyne Valley: Inspiration for Countless Irish G...

Before the pyramids were built in Giza, the people of ancient Ireland built sophisticated burial mounds. Designs hidden below ground that inspire Irish gifts today.

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