{"title":"Replica Celtic Cross collection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sterling-silver-celtic-cross-of-ardboe","title":"Historic Ardboe High Cross - Recreation Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross of Ardboe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Celtic Cross Pendant handmade in sterling silver faithfully captures all authentic detail of the original Celtic cross found at the monastery of Ardboe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56mm high and 20mm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10g silver weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.5g gold weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 sterling silver inch chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarked in Dublin castle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Celtic cross necklace is a double-sided replica of the original cross. Handmade and hallmarked in Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautifully carved high crosses of early Christian times are unique to Ireland and Britain and are famous through Europe. The finest of them are the Scripture Crosses which tell the Bible story in a series of detailed panels. The fullest series of scenes is on the tall cross at Ardboe in Tyrone, on the west shore of Lough Neagh, not far from Coagh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross at Ardboe is unusually tall, standing some 5.6 metres high. It is profusely decorated by abstract designs and a series of figure sculptures which are treated with exceptional detail and fullness. The balance between form and decoration; between ornament and narrative; and the delicate execution of the abstract design, contrasting with the robust and lively realism of the figure sculpture, all combine to set this cross among the most distinguished of the Irish monuments. The East face is distinct, though shadowed for most of the morning by a nearby tree, and has Daniel between two rampant lions, the Sacrifice of Isaac, the Children in the Fiery Furnace, Adam and Eve, two souls in scales above the flames of Hell (as at Monasterboice) and, surrounding Christ in Judgement, the Twelve Apostle in groups of four - the heads of which are not unlike those on the late Romanesque door at Clonfert, Co. Galway - repeating the arrangement on the N. Cross at Castledermot. The South side has old Testament scenes including Cain and Abel, and scenes from the life of David, including David with an open sling before Goliath on his knees, as at Monasterboice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North side has New Testament scenes, including the Baptism of Christ at the bottom, and a child held between soldiers, representing the Massacre of the Innocents. The West face also has New Testament scenes, including the Adoration of the Magi; the Last Supper; Christ entering Jerusalem; the Arrest of Christ; and the Crucifixion. The scene of the Arrest appears to be repeated on each arm of the cross. This cross is one of the most beautifully sited of all the High Crosses of Ireland ...down a narrow road, it stands majestic, overlooking the ruins of a church and beside a graveyard which runs down to the shores of Lough Neagh - the largest lake in Ireland; nearby there is a wishing tree - altogether a lovely place to visit on a summer's day. One can imagine the celebrations that must have taken place on the day this great cross was placed in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\" title=\"Celtic necklaces\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic necklaces \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003efor designs rooted in Irish tradition. You can also browse our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/pages\/celtic-jewelry\" title=\"Celtic jewelry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic jewelry \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003erange to find something that truly stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fado Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"18 inch","offer_id":46520213012820,"sku":"XP53S","price":316.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 inch","offer_id":46520213045588,"sku":"XP53S","price":322.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 inch","offer_id":46520213078356,"sku":"XP53S","price":328.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch","offer_id":46520213111124,"sku":"XP53S","price":334.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1314\/1899\/products\/XP53S.jpg?v=1756300075"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-celtic-cross-of-cashel-croke-1","title":"Historic Cashel High Cross - Recreation Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout this Piece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful sterling silver Celtic Cross Pendant faithfully captures all authentic detail of the original Croke Celtic Cross found at the Rock of Cashel, in County Tipperary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e33mm high and 14mm wide. 4g silver weight. 4.9g gold weight. With 18 inch chain.\u003cbr\u003eThis cross is a double-sided replica of the original cross. Handmade and hallmarked in Ireland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern Celtic cross was originally erected by the citizens of Cashel in 1895 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Thomas Croke, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly from 1875 to 1902. Croke was also the patron-founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the governing body of Ireland's national sports, Gaelic Football and Hurling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cross of Cashel is a celebratory cross. The front face has three panels, the bottom one mentions Cormac of Cashel, the one above 'St. Allbe at Emly', and the top panel features Celtic style designs with the robed figure of the crucified Christ above. The reverse of the cross has Celtic designs with interlace, spirals and zoomorphic patterns in the Celtic art tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis attractive cross embodies the inspiration and spirit of the Great High Crosses of Ireland, carved and erected in the ninth and tenth centuries to celebrate learning and piety, great events and great men of their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\" title=\"Celtic Necklaces\"\u003eCeltic Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by Ireland’s rich traditions and heritage. 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Louth is one of the most beautiful of the Irish High Crosses still standing. At the base of the West side can still be seen the inscription in Irish,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOR DO MUIREDACH LASNDERNAD IN CHROS\u003c\/em\u003e, which when translated reads,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA prayer for Muiredach, for whom this cross was made\u003c\/em\u003e. Most scholars think that this applied to Muiredach, son of Domhaill, an abbot of Monasterboice who died about AD922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Irish made cross is a heavy piece and solid piece. It is double sided so you can wear it whatever way you wish. This cross certainly has a story to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 44mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with 18 inch chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in presentation gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Ireland by our maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarked at Dublin Castle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you’d like to explore more styles, take a look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Celtic necklaces\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\"\u003eCeltic necklaces \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efor beautifully crafted pieces inspired by Irish tradition. You can also browse our full \u003ca title=\"Celtic jewelry\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/pages\/celtic-jewelry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic jewelry \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ecollection to discover even more designs and meaningful gifts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe History of the Celtic Cross of Monasterboice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cross of Muiredach at Monasterboice in Co. Louth is one of the most beautiful of the Irish High Crosses still standing. At the base of the West side can still be seen the inscription in Irish,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOR DO MUIREDACH LASNDERNAD IN CHROS\u003c\/em\u003e, which when translated reads,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA prayer for Muiredach, for whom this cross was made\u003c\/em\u003e. Most scholars think that this applied to Muiredach, son of Domhaill, an abbot of Monasterboice who died about AD922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main sculpture on the circular head on the west face is an elaborate Crucifixion scene while on the eastern face there is an even more interesting and elaborate Last Judgement. The face of the shaft on the west side shows incidents in the Life of our Lord, incidents from the Old Testament, stories from the lives of the Saints and symbolic figures. However, the scenes on our High crosses are not confined to biblical and religious subjects only and there are scenes on the Muiredach Cross that are open to different interpretations. The scenes on the shaft of the cross are read from the bottom up. These are said to represent Christ seized in the Garden; The Incredulity of Thomas is said to be thrusting his hand into Our Lord’s side; and Christ seated between Peter and Paul, giving the keys to the one and The Book of the Gospel to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very different interpretation has also been suggested, particularly by the late Mr. Henry Morris. This interpretation would see the panel as representing two Viking soldiers and suggests that the central figure is the Celtic Abbot whom they are seizing roughly. Above, the same two men with the Viking moustaches are shown, but now they are wearing ecclesiastical robes, while the central figure, clean shaven and with a coronal tonsure as before, has his hand raised in blessing. At the top, all three ecclesiastics are wearing Viking moustaches, and they have the Keys and the Book of Gospels. those who read the panels this way say they tell the story of the encounter of the Abbot with the Viking invaders, the latter’s eventual conversion to Christianity and indeed acceptance as monks at Monasterboice, and finally the time when one of their number became the Abbot of the monastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some historical support for this theory. One of the first permanent Viking settlements, a fortified stronghold, was made eight miles from Monasterboice at Annagassan on the Louth coast in AD 840. It is recorded that from there the Vikings plundered Clonmacnoise in the west in 841 and Armagh in the North in 850. Yet Monasterboice, a couple of hours march away, was never plundered by them. They remained at Annagassan until 925 and must have had contact with the monastery. If indeed some of their number became Christians and then Monks, then Monasterboice’s immunity from attack is explained. There is also evidence in the Cross itself that the more usual Scriptural explanation of these three panels is unsatisfactory. While one could accept that the artist might well show Roman soldiers carrying the weapons of and looking like the dreaded Viking soldiers, it seems odd to give St. Thomas a Viking moustache. Also, if this panel is showing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edoubting Thomas\u003c\/em\u003e, then Thomas appears to be putting his hand into a wound on our Lord’s right side, but in the Crucifixion scene, on the circular head above, our Lord is shown receiving the wound on his left side. 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With 18 inch chain.\u003cbr\u003eThis cross is a double-sided replica of the original cross. Handmade and hallmarked in Ireland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAhenny is an unusual place – a graveyard with two ancient Celtic crosses. Two Celtic crosses, striking and subtly different from many crosses seen on ancient monastic sites up and down the country, and different because there is nothing in the Annals or in any other records to tell us why they are there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the local people know why they are there and they also know that there were once three crosses in Ahenny and someone tried to ship one – the most beautiful of the three they tell us – out of the country, but the attempt failed when it was lost either in Waterford Harbor off Passage East or further out to sea. The locals say that the three crosses marked the burial place of seven bishops of the early Irish Church. Again we have no record, but it certainly was quiet usual for seven holy men to come together to form a community of prayer. However if the crosses marked their last resting place that is unusual because Irish High Crosses celebrated living persons or large flourishing monastic communities, not burial sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany scholars think that the Ahenny crosses were carved at an early date, perhaps in the 8th Century. The faces of the cross have no scriptural carvings but are most beautifully decorated. At the center of the cross are five projecting bosses, reminding us of St. Martin’s cross in Iona, again raising the question about the importance of Ahenny in the past. All over the head and shaft of the cross are elaborate designs, spiral and interface and fret. Dr. Peter Harbison in his scholary work\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh Crosses of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis moved to poetry as he describes the head of the west face as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecovered like a spiders web with a single panel of intricately composed coiled spirals\u003c\/em\u003e. The faces and ring of the cross are surrounded by a high relief rope molding adding to its distinctive appearance. The fact that the rest of the decoration is in low relief makes us ask, ‘What did the cross look like when it was first erected?’ and many would say that it must have been colored – only in this way could the marvelous work of the sculptor been fully seen and appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\" title=\"Celtic Necklaces\"\u003eCeltic Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by Ireland’s rich traditions and heritage. 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Handmade and hallmarked in Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTake a look at our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"107\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\" title=\"Celtic necklaces\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic necklaces\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor designs rooted in Irish tradition. Discover our charming collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"270\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/shamrock-irish-jewelry\" title=\"Shamrock Irish Jewelry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Irish Jewelry,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrating one of Ireland’s most loved symbols. You can also browse our complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"419\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/pages\/celtic-jewelry\" title=\"Celtic Jewelry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic Jewelry\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto find something that truly stands out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fado Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"18 inch","offer_id":51254340092244,"sku":"XP54S","price":327.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 inch","offer_id":51254340125012,"sku":"XP54S","price":333.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 inch","offer_id":51254340157780,"sku":"XP54S","price":339.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch","offer_id":51254340190548,"sku":"XP54S","price":345.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1314\/1899\/files\/silver_drumcliffe_cross_5.jpg?v=1756300070"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-cross-of-moone","title":"Historic Moone High Cross - Recreation Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout this Piece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful sterling Silver Celtic Cross Pendant faithfully captures in authentic detail of the original Celtic cross of Moone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38mm high and 18mm wide. Silver weight 5.2g. Gold weight 6.3g. With 18 inch chain.\u003cbr\u003eHandmade and hallmarked in Ireland. This is a double-sided replica of the original cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\" title=\"Celtic Necklaces\"\u003eCeltic Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by Ireland’s rich traditions and heritage. Browse our beautiful selection of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/shamrock-irish-jewelry\" title=\"Shamrock Jewelry\"\u003eShamrock Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrating one of Ireland’s most iconic symbols, or discover something truly unique in our full\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/pages\/celtic-jewelry\" title=\"Celtic Jewelry\"\u003eCeltic Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Cross of Moone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Moone in Co.Kildare, is the site of the early Columban foundation – “Moin Cholum Cille”. Here you can see the tall slender Celtic Cross at Monasterboice which are standing where the monks placed them, the cross of Moone was lost for centuries, buried and in pieces. The capstone of the cross is still missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the finding of the cross is interesting. In the middle of the nineteenth century, just after the Great Famine, a local mason was taking slabs of stone from the ruins if the Abbey for building purposes when he unearthed the base and head of the cross. He and others in the locality recognised its importance and some later the base and head were set up near the place it was found at the south east of the ruined Abbey Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome years later, when some other workmen were digging a grave in the grounds of the ruin, the shaft of the cross was uncovered. Later still, in the 1893, the pieces were skillfully put together by three brothers of the O’Shaughnessy family, the sons of the Micheal O’Shaughnessy who first found parts of the cross forty years before and who had lived to see the completed cross erected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bill for the work is still extant – its total £8.07s. of which £5 was contributed by the Kildare Archeological Society and the balance by Mr.F.M. Carrol of Moone Abbey House. The cross itself is probabaly early 9th Century. It appears to be in the tradition of the “midland” group of crosses, the prototypes of the greater crosses carved and erected in the Northern Province in the later part of the ninth and early tenth centuries. It has the ringed head which we all associate with the Celtic crosses, in the Crucifixion scene on the base, the figure is draped but, unusually, the spear is shown piercing Our Lord’s right side. The cross, which is made of granite probably from Castledermot – also has intricate Celtic designs, both curvilinear and geometric, as well as human figures, though these latter are rough hewn and stylised. However, scholars say that it is the first cross on which the scenes from the Old Testament occur in a regular programme, an important development in the history of the Irish High Crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/blogs\/news\/the-magnificent-celtic-cross-of-moone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fado Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"18 inch","offer_id":52010214490452,"sku":"XP50S","price":255.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 inch","offer_id":52010214523220,"sku":"XP50S","price":261.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 inch","offer_id":52010214555988,"sku":"XP50S","price":267.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch","offer_id":52010214588756,"sku":"XP50S","price":273.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1314\/1899\/products\/XP50S1.jpg?v=1756300059"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-cross-of-st-patrick-carndonagh","title":"Historic St. Patrick High Cross - Recreation Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout this Piece \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30mm high and 11mm wide. 3g silver weight. This cross is a double-sided replica of the original cross. Handmade in sterling silver and hallmarked in Ireland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cross of St. Patrick is also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celticcrossonline.com\/silver-celtic-cross-of-st-patrick-carndonagh\/\"\u003esterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely cross, known as the Cross of St. Patrick, is found in Carndonagh in the north of Donegal. Originally Carndonagh was a bishopric, said to have been established by St. Patrick himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a look at our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"107\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\" title=\"Celtic necklaces\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic necklaces\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor designs rooted in Irish tradition. Discover our charming collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"270\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/shamrock-irish-jewelry\" title=\"Shamrock Irish Jewelry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Irish Jewelry,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrating one of Ireland’s most loved symbols. You can also browse our complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"419\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/pages\/celtic-jewelry\" title=\"Celtic Jewelry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic Jewelry\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto find something that truly stands out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this cross does not have the ring that we all associate with Celtic crosses it was thought that it must have been erected in the 7th or 8th centuries – a forerunner of the ringed cross. Now, however, when scholars consider the quality of the carving they believe that the cross was made in the 9th or 10th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts intricate interlace patterns are similar to the decoration found in the pages of a late 10th century psalter which came from Ireland. The figure on the shaft of the west face is said to represent the Crucifixion: by others to represent Christ in glory with his arms raised in blessing. In the early Church the cross was a sign of victory over sin and death so, following the ideas of still another scholar, maybe we should say it represents both! Below the figure of Christ there are three figures of ecclesiastics and at present it is not clear who they may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"Sterling Silver Cross Of St. Patrick Carndonagh\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cHDMi0wPDQ4\" height=\"685\" width=\"385\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"350\" width=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q\u0026amp;source=s_q\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;geocode=\u0026amp;q=Carndonagh,+Donegal,+Ireland\u0026amp;aq=0\u0026amp;oq=carndonagh+don\u0026amp;sll=54.620307,-6.510429\u0026amp;sspn=0.003348,0.010568\u0026amp;t=h\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;hq=\u0026amp;hnear=Carndonagh,+County+Donegal,+Ireland\u0026amp;z=14\u0026amp;iwloc=A\u0026amp;output=embed\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fado Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"18 inch","offer_id":52009914237268,"sku":"XP57S","price":190.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 inch","offer_id":52009914270036,"sku":"XP57S","price":196.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 inch","offer_id":52009914302804,"sku":"XP57S","price":202.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch","offer_id":52009914335572,"sku":"XP57S","price":208.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1314\/1899\/products\/XP57S1.jpg?v=1756300056"},{"product_id":"gold-celtic-cross-of-cashel-croke","title":"Historic Cashel High Cross in Gold - Recreation Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Celtic Cross Pendant faithfully captures all authentic detail of the original Croke Celtic Cross found at the Rock of Cashel, in County Tipperary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e33mm high and 14mm wide. 4g silver weight. 4.9g gold weight. With 18 inch chain.\u003cbr\u003eThis cross is a double-sided replica of the original cross. Handmade and hallmarked in Ireland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern Celtic cross was originally erected by the citizens of Cashel in 1895 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Thomas Croke, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly from 1875 to 1902. Croke was also the patron-founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the governing body of Ireland’s national sports, Gaelic Football and Hurling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cross of Cashel is a celebratory cross. The front face has three panels, the bottom one mentions Cormac of Cashel, the one above ‘St. Allbe at Emly’, and the top panel features Celtic style designs with the robed figure of the crucified Christ above. The reverse of the cross has Celtic designs with interlace, spirals and zoomorphic patterns in the Celtic art tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis attractive cross embodies the inspiration and spirit of the Great High Crosses of Ireland, carved and erected in the ninth and tenth centuries to celebrate learning and piety, great events and great men of their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Celtic Necklaces\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\"\u003eCeltic Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by Ireland’s rich traditions and heritage. 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A piece of jewelry you want to have and look at at hard times when you need a little bit of faith or a gift for loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree standard shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely crafted Celtic cross necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExquisite gift idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great symbol of your faith and Irish heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor designs rooted in Irish tradition, explore our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\" title=\"Celtic necklaces\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic necklaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .You can also find more unique pieces in our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/pages\/celtic-jewelry\" title=\"Celtic  jewelry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fado Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ No Chain","offer_id":47986052399444,"sku":"XP59","price":292.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 18 inch","offer_id":52010026172756,"sku":"XP59","price":298.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 20 inch","offer_id":52010026205524,"sku":"XP59","price":304.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 22 inch","offer_id":52010026238292,"sku":"XP59","price":310.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 24 inch","offer_id":52010026271060,"sku":"XP59","price":316.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ No Chain","offer_id":47986052563284,"sku":"XP59","price":3594.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 18 inch","offer_id":52010026303828,"sku":"XP59","price":3690.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 20 inch","offer_id":52010026336596,"sku":"XP59","price":3758.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 22 inch","offer_id":52010026369364,"sku":"XP59","price":3779.04,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 24 inch","offer_id":52010026402132,"sku":"XP59","price":3799.56,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ No Chain","offer_id":52010013196628,"sku":"XP59","price":5424.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ 18 inch","offer_id":52010026565972,"sku":"XP59","price":5544.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ 20 inch","offer_id":52010026598740,"sku":"XP59","price":5620.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ 22 inch","offer_id":52010026631508,"sku":"XP59","price":5649.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ 24 inch","offer_id":52010026664276,"sku":"XP59","price":5678.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ No Chain","offer_id":52010013360468,"sku":"XP59","price":6822.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ 18 inch","offer_id":52010026697044,"sku":"XP59","price":6822.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ 20 inch","offer_id":52010026729812,"sku":"XP59","price":6822.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ 22 inch","offer_id":52010026762580,"sku":"XP59","price":6822.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ 24 inch","offer_id":52010026795348,"sku":"XP59","price":6822.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1314\/1899\/files\/img_1583.jpg?v=1756298554"},{"product_id":"gold-celtic-cross-of-drumcliffe-copy","title":"Historic Durrow High Cross - Recreation Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Celtic Cross Pendant handmade in sterling silver faithfully captures all authentic detail of the original Celtic cross found at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celticcrossonline.com\/monastery-and-cross-of-durrow\/\"\u003emonastery of Durrow\u003c\/a\u003e. The cross at Durrow features several intricate panels that are unique and represent the scenes of the crucifixion and triumph of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-sided replica of the original cross of Durrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted with Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 39mm (1.5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 19mm (0.75 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant is available with an 18-inch chain or with a 22-inch chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarked at the Assay office in Dublin Castle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Standard Shipping and 45-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Celtic Necklaces\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\"\u003eCeltic Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by Ireland’s rich traditions and heritage. Browse our beautiful selection of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shamrock Jewelry\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/shamrock-irish-jewelry\"\u003eShamrock Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrating one of Ireland’s most iconic symbols, or discover something truly unique in our full\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Celtic Jewelry\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/pages\/celtic-jewelry\"\u003eCeltic Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of this piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore he passed into Britain he built a noble monastery in Ireland which, from the great numbers of oaks is … called dermach, the field of oaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is how an early writer described the founding of the monastery at Durrow by St. Columba – also known as St Columcille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurrow is almost in the center of Ireland. Only a few fragments remain of the buildings that were erected during and after the lifetime of St. Columba who died in AD 597. However, one beautiful Celtic Cross remains, the cross now known as the Cross of Durrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base of this cross is a barely legible inscription that reads,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePray for Dubtach who erected this cross\u003c\/em\u003e. Dubtach was the head of the Columban order between 927 and 938 AD. The cross, in white sandstone, is very sensitively carved. The West face of the cross has the scene of the Crucifixion, but as always there are people nearby. The scenes below probably represent incidents in the Passion. At the foot of the cross, there are soldiers at the tomb. The east face shows the triumph of Christ – Christ in Judgement. Nearby is David with a harp or lyre. His psalms were recited almost continuously in the monasteries so he was a very revered figure. On this face, there is also a representation of the sacrifice of Isaac and at the bottom three figures with angels. Is this the Trinity, or the Holy Family? It may indeed be both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many beautiful panels of interlace design and, as always on the Irish Crosses, none of them are the same. This was a most important cross, a sign of the importance of Durrow. We get a further glimpse of the importance of the monastery of Durrow in the Long Room of the library of Trinity College, Dublin. Many visitors go to see the Book of Kells with its magnificent designs and lettering. Not so many know about the Book of Durrow, a copy of the Gospels made almost a hundred years earlier that is also on display in the Long Room. It is a smaller carefully planned volume. There are pages of the design facing the opening pages of the Gospels, beautiful initial capital letters at the beginning of each Gospel, and a full-page symbol of each of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe Four Evangelists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen one looks at the skill, artistry, and learning that produced such a manuscript and then sees these same qualities embodied in stone in the Cross of Durrow one understands the poet who wrote of Durrow,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith its books and learning A devout city with a hundred crosses\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eYou can visit our blog for more about the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCross of Durrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’d like to explore more styles, take a look at our \u003ca title=\"Celtic necklaces\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic necklaces \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003efor beautifully crafted pieces inspired by Irish tradition. You can also browse our full \u003ca title=\"Celtic jewelry\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/pages\/celtic-jewelry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic jewelry \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ecollection to discover even more designs and meaningful gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content active\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fado Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"18 inch","offer_id":49356709986644,"sku":"XP55","price":298.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 inch","offer_id":49356710019412,"sku":"XP55","price":304.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 inch","offer_id":49356710052180,"sku":"XP55","price":310.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch","offer_id":49356710084948,"sku":"XP55","price":316.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1314\/1899\/files\/IMG_0851_8096eb23-65fe-4fff-872e-1cfccf54ca57.jpg?v=1756298292"},{"product_id":"irish-high-cross-of-muireadach","title":"Cross of Muireadach Miniature","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMuireadach High Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mullingar Pewter Cross is a 7\" high replica of the standing Muireadach cross in Louth, handcrafted in stunning detail out of pewter. This traditional Irish sculpture emulates the famous stone cross of Muireadach, which stands at 3.6 metres tall, originally part of a monastery founded by St Columba in the 6th century in County Louth. Made in Ireland, this Celtic design would make for a beautiful\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-gifts\" title=\"Celtic gifts\"\u003etraditional Irish gift\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for a friend or yourself! There is also one that you can hang on your wall such as the \u003ca title=\"mullingar pewter claddagh cross\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftsofireland.com\/products\/mullingar-pewter-claddagh-cross\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladdagh cross.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 7”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift boxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mullingar Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50848483967316,"sku":"P245","price":141.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1314\/1899\/files\/57AD67F5-06C8-42F7-B177-F3255AC0E9C2.jpg?v=1756297957"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-cross-of-scriptures-at-clonmacnoise","title":"Historic Clonmacnoise High Cross - Recreation Collection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper container tabbed-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panels\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content active\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Celtic Cross Pendant handmade in sterling silver faithfully captures all authentic detail of the original Celtic Cross of Scriptures found at the monastery of Clonmacnoise. This Celtic cross replica has been recreated in beautiful detail on the cross. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1.46 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 0.63 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 5.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant is available with an 18-inch chain or with a 22-inch chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarked at the Assay office in Dublin Castle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Standard Shipping and 45-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of this piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe city of the seven churches, Clonmacnoise, was founded in 548 AD and lasted a thousand years. Now it seems a quiet ruined abbey, but at its full flowering it was a bustling important centre, a university city on a major Irish highway, the River Shannon. Such a university city - and there were several in Ireland - was a centre of classical, as well as religious learning, of art, calligraphy, design, and of gold and silver craftsmanship. Kuno Meyer, the German Scholar who was professor of Irish at the University of Liverpool at the turn of this century, could write, \u003cem\u003efor once, at any rate, Ireland drew upon herself the attention of the whole world as the great seminary of Christian and classical learning.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monastery was founded on the site in 548 AD by St. Ciaran, son of a Donegal father and a Co. Kerry mother. This grew and prospered and by 800 AD a Gaelic poet was writing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAilill the king is vanished,\u003cbr\u003eVanished Croghan's fort,\u003cbr\u003eKings to Clonmacnoise now,\u003cbr\u003eCome to pay their court little places taken,\u003cbr\u003eFirst by twos and threes,\u003cbr\u003eAre like Rome reborn, Peopled sanctuaries.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Trans. Frank O'Connor in \u003cem\u003eKings, Lords and Commons\u003c\/em\u003e, New York, 1959)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was probably around 800 AD that the Cross of the Scriptures was carved and erected. It has elaborate carvings both of Scriptural and contemporary scenes as well as animals and birds. One panel on the East face shows an ecclesiastic and a warrior with a sword, and between them a staff with leaves or flowers. It is intriguing to think that this may depict St. Ciaran's staff, and that the panel may be showing a \u003cem\u003eswearing on the staff\u003c\/em\u003e, a custom which is known to have existed but the details of which are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Last Judgement is shown at the center on the East face, and on the West face, the Crucifixion. There is a lovely touch at the bottom of the West shaft where there is a panel showing Our Lord's body in the tomb. Two snoozing soldiers are sitting on the tomb while in his mouth a small bird breaths life - symbol of his imminent Resurrection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fado Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"18 inch","offer_id":51701495234900,"sku":"XP52S","price":273.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 inch","offer_id":51701495267668,"sku":"XP52S","price":279.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 inch","offer_id":51701495300436,"sku":"XP52S","price":285.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inch","offer_id":51701495333204,"sku":"XP52S","price":291.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1314\/1899\/files\/silver_clonmacnoise_2.jpg?v=1756297849"},{"product_id":"st-martin-s-celtic-cross-of-iona","title":"Historic Iona High Cross - Recreation Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe St. Martin’s Celtic Cross of Iona\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-description\" class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Celtic Cross Pendant handmade in sterling silver or gold faithfully captures all authentic detail of the original Celtic high cross of St. Martin found on the holy island of Iona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Silver, White and Yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1.73 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 0.43 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt comes with an 18-inch chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-sided replica of the cross of Iona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade and hallmarked in Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Standard Shipping and 45-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a look at our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Celtic Necklaces\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/celtic-necklaces-and-pendants\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic Necklaces\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor designs rooted in Irish tradition. Discover our charming collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shamrock Jewelry\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/collections\/shamrock-irish-jewelry\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-end=\"270\" data-start=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Jewelry,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrating one of Ireland’s most loved symbols. You can also browse our complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Celtic Jewelry\" href=\"https:\/\/giftsofireland.com\/pages\/celtic-jewelry\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"354\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic Jewelry\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto find something that truly stands out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of this piece \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIona is a small island off the Isle of Mull in western Scotland. It has been\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoly isle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom time immemorial. An early Gaelic name for it was\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsle of the Druids\u003c\/em\u003e. In the sixth century\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSt.Columba\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Columkille) went there from Ireland and founded a monastic settlement; still later there was a Medieval Beuedietine Abbey on the same site; in the 1930’s this was rebuilt by Sir George MacLeod for the newly founded Iona Community – a center for prayer, reflection and reconciliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know a great deal about the life of St.Columba. He went to Iona in 563. The settlement there would have been in the Celtic style., the monks living in separate cells, coming together for meals and community prayer. From Iona the monks went to mainland Scotland, preaching the Gospel and setting up other foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumba went back to Ireland in 575AD where he defended the poets of Ireland at the council of Drumcaet. From there he travelled on, visiting some of his earlier foundations and founded the monastic settlement at Drumcliffe. He returned to Iona, which was now his home, and died there in 597.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIona continued to grow and flourish, and during the 7th Century it had the largest library in Europe and there are supposed to have been 300 crosses. The Viking invasions meant the total destruction of the library and almost all the crosses – there are now only three left, the most famous being the cross dedicated to St.Martin of Tours. This cross was probably carved towards the end of the 8th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin lived in France in the last years of the 4th Century. He was a soldier, a member of the Roman Imperial Army. He became a Christian but remained in the army to complete his appointed term. There is a famous painting by El Greco narrating a story from this period of his life – the sharing of his cloak with a beggar. At some time in his life he had read about St.Antony of Egypt who had left city life to live as a hermit in the desert. This appealed to Martin and when he left the army he set up a hermitage near Poitiers in France. He gathered other men around him on an organized basis. Each monk\/hermit had his own cell but they all met for meals and communal prayers and were bound in obedience to the head of the settlement. When Martin was chosen Bishop of Tours he moved his fellow hermits to a settlement just over a mile from Tours and continued to live as a monk among them. It is a matter for conjecture how a cross on Iona in Scotland, an island that had such close and continuing connection with the Columban monasteries in Ireland, is dedicated to this French saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact many churches in Scotland and England are named after him and it is thought that St.Ninian of Scotland visited Tours. 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