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Do you know a young lady with a big milestone coming up this spring or summer? While birthdays fall throughout the year, spring seems to be a time with a lot of other big occasions, particularly for young people. Perhaps it is a First Communion, Confirmation or other religious milestone. Or maybe it is a […]
Spring time has an abundance of many things in Ireland and seasonally. We expect to see more drops of rain since we are usually spending more times outdoors after several months spent hibernating indoors. Our friends and family drop by to say hi which is a different kind of drop, but a drop nonetheless. With […]
We all love our mothers. They brought us into this world and gave us life. There is no better way then to show our appreciation to our mothers then by singling out a special day each year and this year that day is Sunday May 11th, Mother’s Day. We have all been accustomed to giving […]
When most people think of mining in Ireland, they think of coal. Locals and tourists alike might think of the Agrina mines in County Roscommon, where first iron and later coal were mined. But that might be on the verge of changing. Recent detailed exploration has discovered something much shinier and prettier than iron or […]
Now is the time where the snow is officially melting or melted and the showers begin to arrive. The old adage that came along of “April showers bring May flowers” now bears it’s significance because with the flowing waters from the sky come the budding flowers and gardens from the ground. We offer our classic claddagh […]
Many couples opt for simple gold bands when they marry, but more and more people want something with more personal meaning rather than the standard choice. Couples who are planning a wedding this year have more choices than the plain gold wedding ring. Irish wedding rings offer a variety of designs that not only show […]
With Easter and the beginning of Spring right upon us, comes fantastic combinations of colors and many celebration opportunities for the Easter holiday. Spring time means new vibrant color palettes popping up everywhere in the world from one’s new spring wardrobe to the skyline when walking outdoors. Warmer weather means new clothes that accent the bust […]
Finally spring is really here, and gardens and green spaces across Ireland are starting to show their colors. Ireland is so closely associated with the shamrock, that our other native plants are sometimes overlooked. But Ireland is home to many other plants. Our early blooming native flowers are popping up, and they are a very […]
Easter is on it’s way and along with the furry Easter bunny come all of the fun games like Easter Egg hunts. Children love Easter and wearing their Sunday’s best. They also love the chance to get to eat chocolate bunnies and Easter candy or sitting down to a big feast of ham or lamb. […]
The time is nearing spring and we find ourselves burrowed in the third month of the year. March has the luxury of being the month to bring in this new season and thus we have a new time to discuss it’s birthstones and flower. The first of March’s birthstones and the one in which we feature on our Claddagh Birthstone Ring […]
