Twenty-two Claddagh rings from the collection of patron of the arts, traditional Irish music and poetry enthusiast and all-round bon viveur Garech Browne, who was custodian of the Luggala estate in ...

Before it was known nearly the world over as a piece of jewelry, Claddagh was a community in rural County Galway. The Claddagh is a well-known Irish symbol, but how many people have heard of the ...

The Claddagh ring is one of Ireland’s greatest traditions and is worn by many to symbolize the love, loyalty and friendship that they value in their lives. The ring is made up of a heart in the center ...

Analysis: How a Galway goldsmith with a colourful past created an Irish design icon of love, jewellery and folklore The Claddagh ring has long been a symbol of love in jewellery form, featuring a ...

If you have an Irish friend—or even if you've celebrated St. Patrick's Day weekend—you're probably familiar with the classic Claddagh ring. But did you know it's more than just Celtic jewelry? The ...

Nearly 350 years ago, a teenage Richard Joyce waited for the ship that would carry him from Galway across the Atlantic Ocean. A son of a once wealthy merchant family, Joyce was being sent to the West ...

The Claddagh ring has long been an Irish symbol, with its heart, hands, and crown worn as a symbol of love, friendship, and loyalty. The design’s popularity has surged recently, acting as a symbol of ...

The shop is small. It stands out along Quay Street in Galway because of its bright red color and its unmistakable signage. Thomas Dillon’s Claddagh Gold is the original, original, all right. Thomas ...