For Valentine's Day, there's no gift more perfect than Ireland's most enduring symbol of love - the Claddagh ring. The Claddagh symbolizes not only love, but also the loyalty and friendship that bind ...

If you have an Irish friend—or even if you've celebrated St. Patrick's Day weekend—you're probably familiar with the classic ...

More tangible than folklore and holiday traditions, however, are the symbolic historical artifacts that are still in use today. Aran sweaters, Claddagh rings, tin whistles, and tweed – each object, ...

The Claddagh ring has long been an Irish symbol, with its heart, hands, and crown worn as a symbol of love, friendship, and loyalty. The design’s popularity has surged recently, acting as a symbol of ...

As an authentic symbol of Irishness that you can wear on your finger – or in your ears or on your clothes – without the paddywhackery of a shamrock, the Claddagh ring has been enjoying a renaissance, ...

Twenty-two Claddagh rings from the collection of patron of the arts, traditional Irish music and poetry enthusiast and all-round bon viveur Garech Browne, who was custodian of the Luggala estate in ...

Laura Fitzachary is a historian and historical content creator based in Dublin who specialises in fashion and beauty history in Ireland and beyond. Irish symbolism has emerged as a strong fashion ...