Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
People who live in Ireland speak Irish as well as the English language in rare cases. This was not always the condition. Centuries ago Irish was the predominant if not only language there was in Ireland and things were much different than they are today, When you hear people speak in Ireland, even when speaking […]
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 […]
There are several males who have become famous names in the theater business and they fortunately have come to call Ireland their home. They have then gone on to perform in big productions all across the globe. One such performer is Killian Donnelly who was born in County Meath in 1984. Killian grew up with […]
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 […]
The April giveaway has finished and the winner this month is Maria Molly Taylor. Congtratulations Maria! And thanks to all those that took part. The May giveaway will be coming soon! We have great news for April! We will be giving away a Silver Claddagh Twist Rope Design to one lucky ShanOre fan! This lovely ring has a unique […]
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 […]
