Blog by Gifts of Ireland

Jewelry
Six Celebrities With Claddagh Rings
Galway has been crafting Claddagh rings continuously since at least 1700. The Claddagh was named...
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History
Glendalough - A Trip to Ireland's Ancient East
Hi everyone, Aidan here, owner of Gifts of Ireland. I spent a great weekend in...
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Culture
Connemara Marble Jewelry - Our Top 5 Jewelry Picks
Connemara marble is a form of marble unique to Ireland. It is distinctly part of...
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History
Why is Ireland the Isle of Castles?
One of Ireland’s most unique and admired features is our plentiful castles. We are lucky...
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Culture
The 5 Best Places To Visit In Kerry
One of the must-stop areas on the Wild Atlantic Way is County Kerry. Not only...
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Irish Clothing
Women’s Traditional Irish Clothing: 5 Must-Haves
One of the most beloved facets of Irish culture is traditional Irish clothing. From plush...
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Culture
15 Common Irish Phrases and Their Meaning
As the country begin to open again, we expect that many of you will hopefully get the...
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Gifts
Celtic Tree of Life - Meaning and Symbolism
The Celts arrived in Ireland around 500 BC. During their time in Ireland they designed...
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Culture
The Ultimate Guide to Irish Last Names
Do you know the meaning behind your surname ? Irish surnames are an essential part...
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Gifts
Celtic Jewelry Top Picks for this Summer
At Gifts of Ireland we have compiled our top picks for Irish made jewelry for...
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Culture
Celtic Irish Symbols And Their Meanings
Ireland is rich with Celtic symbolism. Across Ireland, there are plenty of historical signts which...
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Gifts
Newsboy Cap or Flat Cap: Which Cap is for you?
There are notable differences between flat caps and newboy caps. Here we take a look...
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