The Celtic Knot Meaning And The 8 Different Types Explained
A Celtic knot is a continuous, interlaced pattern with no beginning or end. That endless line is why it stands for eternity: eternal love, loyalty, faith, or the cycle of …
Celtic Symbols
Triquetra Meaning: The Celtic Trinity Knot’s History and Symbols
What the triquetra (trinity knot) really is, where it turns up from the Book of Kells to Viking runestones, and which of its meanings are old and which are modern.
The Giant Celtic Cross and Trinity Knot Hidden in Irish Forests
The hidden symbols at a glance The Celtic cross at Killea, Co. Donegal: about 100 metres long, planted by forester Liam Emery and first spotted by pilots and passengers flying …
Irish History in 6 Minutes: Watch the Story of Ireland From BC to the 1900s
I always like quick summaries of things and Irish history or any topic on history for that matter. I just enjoy learning about it in summarized points. John D. Ruddy …
The Green Man Symbol: Meaning, History and the Myth of a Celtic God
The Green Man is a leafy carved face found in medieval churches across Europe. The name dates from 1939 and the Celtic god story doesn’t hold up. Here’s what the faces are, what they may have meant, where to see them, and Ireland’s few examples.
Celtic Jewellery Gift Ideas and What Each Symbol Means
Celtic jewellery gift ideas with real meanings: the Claddagh, trinity knot, Celtic cross, Connemara marble and St Brigid’s cross, with Irish-made picks.
The Irish Harp: Why Ireland’s National Emblem Is a Musical Instrument
The Irish harp has been an article I have been looking forward to writing on my list of ancient Celtic symbols. The national emblem of Ireland, the Harp is one of today’s …
Top 10 Most Read Articles On Irish Around The World 2018(IATW)
Fun fact I bought the domain name for Irish Around The World(irisharoundtheworld.com) on the 2nd May 2015, previously it was called “Irish Around”. Currently, I am in Portugal enjoying the …
Celebrities Who Wear the Claddagh Ring: Who Really Did, Fact-Checked
Most lists of famous Claddagh ring wearers are copied and unsourced. Every name here has been checked against museum records and reliable sources. Here’s who really got one, the JFK myth, how to wear the ring and how to spot a real Irish one.
Traditional Irish Gifts for Every Occasion (and the Stories Behind Them)
Irish gifts sorted by occasion, from Claddagh rings and christening silver to St Brigid’s crosses and Mass cards, with the old customs told apart from the shop stories.
The Awen Symbol: Meaning, Origin and Honest History
Awen is a Welsh word for poetic inspiration, but the three rays symbol was devised by Iolo Morganwg and first seen in public in 1833. Here’s what it means, how to say it, whether it’s Irish, and what to know before a pendant or tattoo.