Located about a fifteen-minute drive from the famous Newgrange monument, the village of Monasterboice is often overlooked, but believe me this is worth a detour.
As we approach the years end the winter solstice will take place this year on December 21st. This is the shortest day of the year
Whiskey Stones are a natural, reusable way to chill your drink. As Connemara Marble is a non-porous stone they will not dilute your drink. Let
Celebrate the timeless beauty of Irish craftsmanship with our exclusive gift guide featuring Connemara Marble. Handcrafted from the rare, 900-million-year-old stone found only in Ireland,
The Connection Between Ireland and Thanksgiving in the USA When we think of Thanksgiving, images of turkey dinners, family gatherings, and the Pilgrims’
The Romantic Symbols of the Sun and Moon In Irish lore, the sun and moon embody an ancient love story of unity and balance.
Halloween in Ireland with Stephen Walsh. Hello and here is my letter from Ireland about our celebration of Halloween and in particular the tradition of
The Home of Halloween in Ireland – Ráth Cruachan County Roscommon. For today’s adventure let’s head to County Roscommon and to Rathcroghan. Located in the
The Rosary Maker As many of you may know, the month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is primarily due to
October harvest time in Ireland. The word October, when translated into the Irish language is “Deridh Fomhair” – literally meaning the end of harvest. Traditionally
The Story of Saint Christopher. Saint Christopher is known as the patron saint of travellers. Born circa 350AD in Lycia which was part of Greece
Irish Rosary Beads – The Connemara Marble Story Here at Connemara Marble Jewelry we are a third-generation family run business that was founded 79 years
The Story of Grace O’Malley – Pirate Queen The Tale of Grace O’Malley – The Pirate Queen In the town of Newport County Mayo, you
The Story of the Tara Brooch. Along with such treasures as the Ardagh Chalice and the Derrynaflan Paten, the Tara Brooch dating back to the
What is Connemara Marble? Connemara is the windswept and heart-stopping beautiful region that lies in the western most part of Ireland facing out over the