by Moriartys | May 3, 2022 | Blog, HIstory of Ireland, Irish History, News |
May The 4th Be With You! May The 4th Be With You! As many Star Wars fans know, May 4th celebrates all things Star Wars. So we want to acknowledge this special day by looking at the history and the appearance of the Skellig Islands in the Star Wars universe. The...
by Moriartys | Mar 16, 2022 | Blog, HIstory of Ireland, Irish History, News |
The Legend of Saint Patrick “After two challenging years around the world due to Covid, Ireland has cleared the way for its first full public celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in two years. As we prepare with excitement to celebrate this special day, and...
by Moriartys | Feb 14, 2022 | Blog, HIstory of Ireland, Irish History, News, Product |
The Story of Grainne and Diarmuid At Moriarty’s Irish Gift Store at the Gap of Dunloe, we take a keen interest in Celtic Legends and Folk Stories. One of our favorite Celtic Love Stories is the Story of Diarmuid and Grainne. The Story of Grainne and Diarmuid At...
by Moriartys | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog, HIstory of Ireland, Irish History, News, Product |
The Story of St. Brigid In Ireland, St. Brigid’s Day is celebrated on February 1st. It is the official first day of Spring in the Gaelic calendar and marks the end of winter. The evenings start to get brighter, and it’s a time for new beginnings. The Story...
by Moriartys | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog, HIstory of Ireland, Irish History, News, Product |
The Origins of The Claddagh Irish Symbol The Claddagh is one of Ireland’s most recognized and precious images. Towards the end of the 20th century, there was an explosion of interest in the Claddagh Ring, both as jewelry and as an icon of Irish heritage. The...