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Turf Cú Chulainn Freestanding Statue
A very beautiful 8″ Freestanding ornament of the Irish mythological hero Cú Chulainn, an ideal gift for anyone with a love for Irish mythology on any occasion. Handmade in Ireland by Island Turf Crafts using 5000 year old turf, cut from some of the oldest Irish boglands.
Height: 8 inches
Weight: 450g
Black Rhodium Sword of Nuada Bangle
This Black Rhodium Sword of Nuada Bangle has been crafted in 925 Sterling Silver and coated with Black Rhodium, giving it a dark masculine look. Inspired by the Tuatha Dé Danann Legend of Nuada, first King of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Bead: 925 Sterling Silver
Plating: Black Rhodium / Rhodium on Bead
Weight: 47.2 grams approx.
Width: Bottom 27 mm, Top 5.7 mm approx.
Inside Diameter: 69 mm approx.
Clochán Giant's Causeway Pendant
925 Sterling Silver Clochán Giant's Causeway Pendant with 46cm chain and lobster clasp.
From the Gaelic "Clochán" - referring to an ancient Irish stone structure.
The story goes that Fionn MacCumhaill, a legendary Irish warrior, created the iconic Giant's Causeway to fight the Scottish giant, Benandonner. When he got there, he discovered the Scottish giant was much bigger than himself, so Fionn quickly returned home, but Benandonner followed him back. Fionn's wife dressed her husband as a baby and when Benandonner saw the ‘baby', he fled back across the causeway, ripping it up as he went.
Clochán Dolmen Pendant
925 Sterling Silver Clochán Dolmen Pendant with 46cm chain and lobster clasp.
From the Gaelic "Clochán" - referring to an ancient Irish stone structure.
This piece is inspired by the Pursuit of Diarmuid and Grainne, one of Ireland’s greatest romantic legends. Ireland is covered with hundreds of stone dolmens (ancient memorial standing stones) which are also said to commemorate the journeys of the fleeing lovers. This piece symbolises the love that two people share and their journey through life. Throughout Ireland many of these dolmens are nicknamed 'The Bed of Diarmuid and Gráinne' (Leaba Diarmuid agus Gráinne).
The Gael Cremation Urn & Keepsake - Fern, Wild Sage, Summer Grass
The Gael cremation urn has the iconic Celtic spiral detailed in the lid and a discrete spiral rivet on the handles, influenced by our Irish heritage. Each ash urn is unique as the glaze is hand applied individually, so no two Urns are the same. The glaze color represents the greens of Ireland and coastal sea grass. The blues represent the depths of Irish seas, and lighter blue where the sea washes up on its beaches to meet sea moss covered rocks along our shoreline.
Cremation has been practiced in Ireland since c. 3,000 B.C. Many urns have been found in locations such as Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth. They are thought to have held the remains of the Gaelic royals, as the time and work to build such tombs would mean years of effort from hundreds of people. Some of the urns have been found with prized belongings, such as jewelry and weapons. This style of urn represents the stone carvings found within these famous tombs with detailing on the handles and lid.
Bob Hamilton founded Irish Urns in Dublin for the purpose of helping Irish families find high-quality urns and keepsakes at a difficult time. After a death of a close relative, Bob realized how difficult it can be to procure a truly 100% Irish urn that reflects the heritage and ancestry of Ireland, particularly for families with Irish roots living outside Ireland. Thus, Irish Urns was born. Their skilled artisans allow grieving families to capture the heart of Irish heritage with their carefully crafted urn and keepsake collection.
The Boann Celtic Cremation Urn & Keepsake - Seasalt Blue
This Boann Celtic cremation urn is inspired by Irish mythology.
According to legend the river Boyne, which flows into the Irish Sea, was created by the goddess Boann, from where the river got its name. This is where Fionn MacCumhaill ('McCool') caught the Salmon of Knowledge.
The surrounding area has a rich history of mythological and historical heritage.
The River Boyne is home to many special places from Irish History including the passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, the Hill of Tara (the ancient seat of the High King of Ireland), Trim Castle, and the Hill of Slane.
On the lid of the Boann Celtic Cremation Urn is a single spiral inspired by stone carvings at Newgrange. In Irish mythology, the Spiral represents the sun, with a clockwise spiral indicating the shrinking Winter sun. Cremation was practiced in Ireland as far back as 5,000 years ago, and across many ancient civilizations.
The box is lined with traditional Irish hessian (see image). Your urn will arrive in an outer double corrugated box and surrounded on all sides by biodegradable foam padding to ensure safe arrival.
Bob Hamilton founded Irish Urns in Dublin for the purpose of helping Irish families find high-quality urns and keepsakes at a difficult time. After a death of a close relative, Bob realized how difficult it can be to procure a truly 100% Irish urn that reflects the heritage and ancestry of Ireland, particularly for families with Irish roots living outside Ireland. Thus, Irish Urns was born. Their skilled artisans allow grieving families to capture the heart of Irish heritage with their carefully crafted urn and keepsake collection.
The Gael Cremation Urn & Keepsake - Shoreline, Seasalt, Blue Shore
The Gael cremation urn has the iconic Celtic spiral detailed in the lid and a discrete spiral rivet on the handles, influenced by our Irish heritage. Each ash urn is unique as the glaze is hand applied individually, so no two Urns are the same. The glaze color represents the greens of Ireland and coastal sea grass. The blues represent the depths of Irish seas, and lighter blue where the sea washes up on its beaches to meet sea moss covered rocks along our shoreline.
Cremation has been practiced in Ireland since c. 3,000 B.C. Many urns have been found in locations such as Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth. They are thought to have held the remains of the Gaelic royals, as the time and work to build such tombs would mean years of effort from hundreds of people. Some of the urns have been found with prized belongings, such as jewelry and weapons. This style of urn represents the stone carvings found within these famous tombs with detailing on the handles and lid.
Bob Hamilton founded Irish Urns in Dublin for the purpose of helping Irish families find high-quality urns and keepsakes at a difficult time. After a death of a close relative, Bob realized how difficult it can be to procure a truly 100% Irish urn that reflects the heritage and ancestry of Ireland, particularly for families with Irish roots living outside Ireland. Thus, Irish Urns was born. Their skilled artisans allow grieving families to capture the heart of Irish heritage with their carefully crafted urn and keepsake collection.
The Boann Celtic Cremation Urn & Keepsake - Fern, Wild Sage, Summer Grass
This Boann Celtic cremation urn is inspired by Irish mythology.
According to legend the river Boyne, which flows into the Irish Sea, was created by the goddess Boann, from where the river got its name. This is where Fionn MacCumhaill ('McCool') caught the Salmon of Knowledge.
The surrounding area has a rich history of mythological and historical heritage.
The River Boyne is home to many special places from Irish History including the passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, the Hill of Tara (the ancient seat of the High King of Ireland), Trim Castle, and the Hill of Slane.
On the lid of the Boann Celtic Cremation Urn is a single spiral inspired by stone carvings at Newgrange. In Irish mythology, the Spiral represents the sun, with a clockwise spiral indicating the shrinking Winter sun. Cremation was practiced in Ireland as far back as 5,000 years ago, and across many ancient civilizations.
The urn's color is based on fern, wild sage, and summer grass, and is delivered in a beautiful presentation box. The box is lined with traditional Irish hessian (see image). Your urn will arrive in an outer double corrugated box and surrounded on all sides by biodegradable foam padding to ensure safe arrival.
Bob Hamilton founded Irish Urns in Dublin for the purpose of helping Irish families find high-quality urns and keepsakes at a difficult time. After a death of a close relative, Bob realized how difficult it can be to procure a truly 100% Irish urn that reflects the heritage and ancestry of Ireland, particularly for families with Irish roots living outside Ireland. Thus, Irish Urns was born. Their skilled artisans allow grieving families to capture the heart of Irish heritage with their carefully crafted urn and keepsake collection.
Mythical Ireland Beaker - King Lugh
Add class to your dining table with this beautiful hand crafted pewter beaker that tells a story from ancient mythical Ireland.
Lugh was son of Kian, of the Tuatha Dé Danaan people. Kian loved the noble Lady Eihlinn, and they had three sons together. When Balor of the Evil Eye - a Formorian and enemy - heard this, he ordered the three babies to be drowned. However the servant who was ordered to kill the children dropped one on the way to the shore, but never told anyone that one lived. The child, Lugh, was saved by a Druidess. His father Kian thus gave him as a youth to his brother a scholar to educate.
On coming to manhood, Lugh presented himself to the Royal Palace at Tara, where the King noticed that Lugh was a scientist, a physician, a poet, a harper, and also a skilled soilder.
Meanwhile the Formorian race, whose fortunes were ending at the hands of the Danaans, stole the harp of the chief god Dagda. Lugh led Dagda to the hall of Fomorians where they found the stolen harp. Invoking magical powers of the Tuatha de Danaaan, the harp was rescued. Delighted to have his harp back, Dagda celebrated with Lugh in the first known "seisiún" of Irish music.
Another battle saw the Tuatha De Danaan victorious over the Fomorians. A weary Balor inadvertently allowed his eye to droop for a moment. Lugh picked up a stone and as soon as he opened his eye, Lugh hurled the stone at Balor, killing him. The Fomorians were thus defeated.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
Mythical Ireland Beaker - Brian Boru
Add class to your dining table with this beautiful hand crafted pewter beaker that tells a story from ancient mythical Ireland.
This Goblet tells the story of Brian Boru - The 'Lion of Ireland' who was the island's most famous king and is remembered with reverence and pride to this very day. Born in 941 A.D. his warrior skills put on the path to becoming High King. One of his chief goals was the establishment of an all-Irish Navy to help defeat the Vikings. By the time it came to fight them he was too old to wield a sword, but he placed his trust in his two sons whom he had trained in generalship. The Vikings decided to stand their ground at Clontarf in the year 1014 beside their settlement in Dublin where they could embroil their Leinster Allies in the fight to come. Grappling in a close fight, the Irish side gained ground in a mighty hand-to-hand battle. While the battle continued, a soldier spotted King Brian in his tent praying for a great victory. On hearing this the enraged Viking leader Broder attacked Brian with his sword. As old as Brian was, he put up a good fight but unfortunately died on his longed for day of victory. Apart from being a great leader he was a devout Christian, loved art, chess, and the music of the harp.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
Mythical Ireland Beaker - Queen Maeve
A lovely gift for someone's home or indeed a great cup for drinking some quality wine. Made by Mullingar Pewter in the midlands of Ireland, every side of this Irish handcrafted beaker is etched with the story of one of Irelands great mythical heros. The beaker is polished on the inside while the outside is hand turned on top and base with the center darkened to highlight the scenes on the three sides.
This elaborately handcrafted beaker features embossed scenes of the legendary Queen Maeve (Medb in the Old Irish spelling), the warrior queen of Connacht from the Iron Age who is shrouded in myth, with folklorists suggesting that she may have been a sovereignty goddess. The goblet illustrates moments from the most famous tale surrounding her, the Táin Bó Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley), an epic from the Ulster Cycle where Queen Maeve launches a war to capture a bull in order to demonstrate her supreme wealth - a war which at one point pits her against the fabled warrior Cúchulainn.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
Mythical Ireland Beaker - Na Fianna
This beautiful handcrafted beaker tells the tragic story of the legendary Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, a member of ‘Na Fianna’, a group of legendary Irish warriors. Diarmuid eloped with Grainne, the most beautiful woman in Ireland (and betrothed to Fionn MacCool, the leader of Na Fianna), only to be later mortally wounded by a giant boar, who had originally been murdered as a human by Diarmuid’s father and transformed into a boar. Fionn reluctantly tried to heal Diarmuid with water from his magically healing hands, though finds himself too late, and Diarmuid perishes.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
Mythical Ireland Goblet (8oz) - King Lugh
Add class to your dining table with this beautiful hand crafted pewter goblet that tells a story from ancient mythical Ireland.
The goblet is 7" high hand turned and polished on the inside. The outside is hand turned on top and base with the center darkened to highlight the scenes on the three sides.
Lugh was son of Kian, of the Tuatha Dé Danaan people. Kian loved the noble Lady Eihlinn, and they had three sons together. When Balor of the Evil Eye - a Formorian and enemy - heard this, he ordered the three babies to be drowned. However the servant who was ordered to kill the children dropped one on the way to the shore, but never told anyone that one lived. The child, Lugh, was saved by a Druidess. His father Kian thus gave him as a youth to his brother a scholar to educate.
On coming to manhood, Lugh presented himself to the Royal Palace at Tara, where the King noticed that Lugh was a scientist, a physician, a poet, a harper, and also a skilled soilder.
Meanwhile the Formorian race, whose fortunes were ending at the hands of the Danaans, stole the harp of the chief god Dagda. Lugh led Dagda to the hall of Fomorians where they found the stolen harp. Invoking magical powers of the Tuatha de Danaaan, the harp was rescued. Delighted to have his harp back, Dagda celebrated with Lugh in the first known "seisiún" of Irish music.
Another battle saw the Tuatha De Danaan victorious over the Fomorians. A weary Balor inadvertently allowed his eye to droop for a moment. Lugh picked up a stone and as soon as he opened his eye, Lugh hurled the stone at Balor, killing him. The Fomorians were thus defeated.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
Salmon of Knowledge Pewter Beaker
This exquisite beaker is 6" in height and its capacity is 12 fluid ozs.
The beaker depicts the legend of Fionn McCumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge.Thus began the legend of Fionn McCumhaill, who would go on to become the leader of Na Fianna and Ireland's greatest warrior.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
St Brigid's Pewter Cross
According to Irish tradition, having a traditional St Brigid's Cross (or 'Cros Bríde') over an entryway will provide your home protection from harm. This cross is associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's most celebrated patron saints, and a pioneering Christian nun (and later abbess). She has become as iconic as St Patrick or the Irish shamrock, with her crosses being found in many Irish homes.
Approx. 8" diameter.
She founded many convents and monasteries throughout Ireland, as well as a school for art. She became a folk heroine, with any miracles, relics, and mythical stories associated with her name. Today, making a 'St Brigid's cross' is an Irish custom at the start of Spring on February 1st - St Brigid's Day, traditionally made out of rushes.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
Silver St. Brigid Cross
Ireland is full of tradition. And that tradition is seen in the form of historical and most importantly, religious symbols. This retro take of St. Brigid's cross takes a traditionally Irish symbol, often seen hung around households, and puts it into a genius and classy piece of jewelry. 14 carat plated gold makes up the four, square patches from which four silver stems come out.
Mythical Ireland Goblet (8oz) - Na Fianna
A lovely gift for someone's home or indeed a great cup for drinking some quality wine. Made by Mullingar Pewter in the midlands of Ireland, every side of this Irish handcrafted goblet is etched with the story of one of Irelands great mythical heros. The goblet is 7" high hand turned and polished on the inside. The outside is hand turned on top and base with the center darkened to highlight the scenes on the three sides.
This handcrafted goblet tells the tragic story of the legendary Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, a member of ‘Na Fianna’, a group of legendary Irish warriors. Diarmuid elopes with Grainne, the most beautiful woman in Ireland (and betrothed to Fionn MacCool, the leader of Na Fianna), only to be later mortally wounded by a giant boar, who had originally been murdered as a human by Diarmuid’s father and transformed into a boar. Fionn reluctantly tries to heal Diarmuid with water from his magically healing hands, though finds himself too late, and Diarmuid perishes.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
Mythical Ireland Goblet (8oz) - Queen Maeve
A lovely gift for someone's home or indeed a great cup for drinking some quality wine. Made by Mullingar Pewter in the midlands of Ireland, every side of this Irish handcrafted goblet is etched with the story of one of Irelands great mythical heros. The goblet is 7" high hand turned and polished on the inside. The outside is hand turned on top and base with the center darkened to highlight the scenes on the three sides.
This elaborately handcrafted goblet features embossed scenes of the legendary Queen Maeve (Medb in the Old Irish spelling), the warrior queen of Connacht from the Iron Age who is shrouded in myth, with folklorists suggesting that she may have been a sovereignty goddess. The goblet illustrates moments from the most famous tale surrounding her, the Táin Bó Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley), an epic from the Ulster Cycle where Queen Maeve launches a war to capture a bull in order to demonstrate her supreme wealth - a war which at one point pits her against the fabled warrior Cúchulainn.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
Mythical Ireland Goblet (8oz) - Brian Boru
A lovely gift for someone's home or indeed a great cup for drinking some quality wine. Made by Mullingar Pewter in the midlands of Ireland, every side of this Irish handcrafted goblet is etched with the story of one of Ireland's great mythical heros. The goblet is 7" high hand turned and polished on the inside. The outside is hand turned on top and base with the center darkened to highlight the scenes on the three sides.
This Goblet tells the story of Brian Boru - The 'Lion of Ireland' who was Ireland's most famous king and is remembered with reverence and pride to this very day. Born in 941 A.D. his warrior skills put on the path to becoming High King. One of his chief goals was the establishment of an all-Irish Navy to help defeat the Vikings. By the time it came to fight them he was too old to wield a sword, but he placed his trust in his two sons whom he had trained in generalship. The Vikings decided to stand their ground at Clontarf in the year 1014 beside their settlement in Dublin where they could embroil their Leinster Allies in the fight to come. Grappling in a close fight, the Irish side gained ground in a mighty hand-to-hand battle. While the battle continued, a soldier spotted King Brian in his tent praying for a great victory. On hearing this the enraged Viking leader Broder attacked Brian with his sword. As old as Brian was, he put up a good fight but unfortunately died on his longed for day of victory. Apart from being a great leader he was a devout Christian, loved art, chess, and the music of the harp.
In 1974, Paddy Collins revived the ancient craft of pewter manufacturing in Ireland, establishing his workshop in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Pewter has existed since ancient Egyptian and Roman times (as an alloy of tin mixed mainly with copper and antimony), and came to Ireland 800 years ago, becoming fashionable among the wealthy and for ceremonial purposes. Mullingar Pewter combines traditional handcrafted techniques that take many years to perfect, along with modern advances (modern pewter no longer contains lead, for instance), producing wonderful heritage gifts.
