Celtic Heritage

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Legend has it that the thistle was adopted as the symbol of Scotland when an approaching Viking who had stepped on a thistle, cried out in agony. This alerted the sleeping Scottish warriors who duly defeated the invaders.

This

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The three leafed shamrock was used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity when he brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th Century A.D. Ever since, March 17th is celebrated as St. Patrick's day.

This carving is made by a p

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The Claddagh Ring, symbolising love, friendship, and loyalty was first used as a wedding ring over 400 years ago in the tiny fishing village 'The Claddagh' in Galway city, Ireland.

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The Trinity knot has several meanings which are both Christian & non-Christian. In the Christian tradition the three interlacing strands represent the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. They can also be said to symbolize the