Products tagged with Celtic heritage

According to Celtic spirituality, God is found in all things, not only in the human heart, but also in all of God’s creations.  This is seen very clearly in their visual arts such as the Book of Kells with its entwined animals.  For the people of the Brit

Skibbereen is a thriving market town, regarded as the capital of the area known as The Carberies.  Situated on the River Ilen, it was founded after Algerian pirates sacked the neighboring port of Baltimore in 1631 carrying off 200 inhabitants into slavery

Tralee CrossCo. Kerry, Ireland

Measures 12x5.5”

The original of the cross deisgns stands in the churchyard of the remains of the Muckross Friary. Tralee is a delightful town nearby to Muckross.
Among the tones of the graveyard are those of the las

This cross is found at Monasterboice, which is one of Ireland’s best-known and oldest religious sites, with the ruins of two churches and a Round Tower, and three ancient High Crosses. Founded in the 6th century by St. Buite, or Boyce, the monastery becam

Waterford CrossCo. Waterford, Ireland

Measures 9 x 4.5”

Waterford began as a Viking Settlment in the 9th century. Led by Jarl Ottar and Ivar of Waterford, the most prominent of the Viking rulers.
Waterfords most recognizible landmarks of Viking ori

St. Canice’s cathedral in Kilkenny Town remains one of the finest in Ireland.  It was built in 1280 on the site of the original monastery.  The tall round tower still remains and for a small fee, a visitor can climb to the top.  The monks built the tower