Stories by Gifts of Ireland

The Aran Islands of Ireland: An American Tourist Experience

I heard that the Cliffs of Moher were the ultimate eye captivating moment of the 'Wild Atlantic Way' of Ireland. But then there was Aran. My parents gave me the heads up. I was an educated Irish tourist, so I...

The Celtic Revival: The movement that 'saved' Irish culture

The late 19th century was at period brimming with movements trying to redefine the identities of entire countries, from Nationalism to Modernism, and Ireland would eventually face a cultural upheaval of its own - several upheavals in fact, collectively referred...

So Who were the Celts, Exactly?

Being an oral-focused culture, the Celts didn't leave much behind in the way of writing, but their surviving artwork and artifacts, as well as their association with Irish heritage and cultural revivals of the last century, have left a huge...

The Irish Famine: The Birth of Ireland's Rich Diaspora

We are a proud country with a rich history of producing quality jewelry, craft and design. Our Celtic past has been the inspiration to many of our designs. These designs have reached the homes of so many millions of people...