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Irish and Celtic Designs Born the daughter of an Irish Chieftan circa 453AD, Saint Brigid became a nun whose desire was to relieve the misery and hardship of the poor. Her feast day, the date of her death, is February 1st. The popular tradition of the woven St. Brigid's cross is believed to have begun during a visit by Brigid to a |
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 Florence Pitcher by Belleek is one of Belleek's earliest designs and is based on the Renaissance style of the 26th Century in Florence, Italy. Originally introduced in 1870, this version incorporates all of the design elements of the original Florence Pitcher , as well as freestyle paintings of a posy of flowers on its sides. Vase measures 7 inches in height. Limited to 850 pieces. |
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Part of the Belleek Castles of Ireland series, this ornament is a miniature replica of the orinal castle which has been the Irish home of the Dukes of Devonshire since 1753. |
 The Belleek Nenagh Castle ornament is a miniature replica of the original castle built circa 1200 by Tehobald Fitzwalter and completed by his son, Theobald circa 1220. The Fitzwalters later became Earls of Ormonde and Nenagh remained their principal seat until 1391 when the seat was moved to Kilkenny Castle where it remains to this day. A project is currently under way to develop the castle and its surrounds. This project will position the castle as the main tourist attraction in the area. The original lighthouse keep is over thirty metres high, and has a base of sixteen metres. |
 Cardium on Shell by Belleek was designed by Anne Armstrong, wife of Belleek co-founder Robert Williams Armstrong, in 1880. Featured in the "Old Photograph Album" in the 1880's, it is part of the 2008 Archive Collection and is limited to 700 pieces. |
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 The Story of the Claddagh
Ring began over 300 years ago, in the ancient fishing village
of Claddagh just outside the walls of the city of Galway on
the west coast of Ireland. Legend tells us a fishing boat from the village was captured by pirates and the crew taken and sold as slaves. One of the crew, Richard had just met hs true love and was engaged to be married, was sold to a Turkish Gold Smith. During his captive years never forgetting his true love and each day stole a small bit of gold and worked in secret to fashion her a ring. After many years Richard eventually earned his freedom and returned to Claddagh. To his great Joy he  found his girl had never given up hope of seeing him again. He gave her the ring
and they were married never to be separated. The ring, depicting two hands clutching a heart complete with crown, epitomizes the expression of lasting love and eternal friendship. The heart symbolizes Love, the hands Friendship and the crown Fidelity. The Tradition: - Worn on the right hand, crown turned inwards, your heart is yet to be occupied. - Worn on the right hand, crown turned outwards shows a special commitment to someone. - Worn on the left hand, Crown turned outwards, Let our love and friendship reign forever, never to be separated. |
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 This celtic cross ornament is named after St. Kieran, the first bishop of Ossary, Ireland. On his saint day, which is celebrated on March 5th, towns people of Kilcar, Ireland go to a holy well named after this Saint to celebrate him and pray to him. |
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 Belleek Pottery bell is the 21st edition in the annual bell collection. The bell is a miniature replica of the Belleek Pottery main building erected in 1858 and designed by Robert Willimas Armstrong, founder of Belleek. Bell measures 2 3/4" in height. |
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 Princess Vase by Belleek was first introduced in 1904 and is one of the first vases to ever be introduced specifically for floral decoration. Limited edition of 450. |
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dying pagan chieftan. To illustrate the symbol of the Christian faith she quickly wove a simple cross from the rushes strewn on the floor, a popular floor covering of the time. From this time on, the woven rush cross has become synonymous with the saint. Commonly hung over the doorway in many Irish homes, it is believed to bless and bring luck to every person who crosses the threshold. (C) 2009 - 2011
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