Tales and legends in Ireland Irish symbols
The Claddagh Ring
Two hands hold a crowned heart. In three symbols, the Claddagh ring tells a story of love, friendship and loyalty. Born in…
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Irish symbols Saint Patrick's legend
The Irish shamrock
Small in size but immense in symbolic significance, the Irish shamrock is one of the emblems most immediately associated with Ireland. It…
The color green in Ireland
It’s a well-known fact that when you think of Ireland, you inevitably think of the color green! Over time, this hue has…
The Triskell
You can see them everywhere: on archaeological sites, jewelry and flags… The triskell is a Celtic symbol found not only in Ireland,…
Sheep in Ireland
Sheep are a national symbol in Ireland! It has to be said that there are more sheep than people on Irish soil!…
The leprechaun’s cauldron of gold
In Ireland, the leprechaun legend is accompanied by another Irish symbol: the golden cauldron. According to local folklore, this mischievous little green…
Feast of Saint Brigid Irish symbols
St Brigid’s cross
St Brigid’s cross is an Irish religious symbol, consisting of a cross woven from rushes. Although it is used less and less,…
Celtic Knots
It’s impossible to imagine Irish culture without thinking of the famous Celtic knots, the artistic ornamentation found all over the country… Because…
The Galway Hooker
The Galway Hooker is a traditional Irish fishing boat, mainly used around Galway. Easy to recognize, it has a single mast, a…
The Tara Brooch
The Tara Brooch is a treasure trove of Irish Celtic culture. Considered to be the finest Irish brooch ever found on the…
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Irish tattoos: the most inspiring ideas
Ireland has always been a source of inspiration when it comes to tattoos. Drawing on Irish culture to create magnificent works of…
