Irish Themed Gifts

7 stories about the man himself and his adventures.

PLEASE NOTE: ADD YOUR CHOSEN COUNTY IN A NOTE This 10cm decoration is made from wood and hand painted in a a beautiful gold lustre paint. You can then add a message to tell me what county to place the red raised heart. Finished with red velvet ribbon  and gift wrapped in its own secure mailer box. A beautiful hand made Christmas gift for Irish living abroad, or those who may not be in their home county this Christmas. Another heartfelt gift that goes the extra mile to let someone know we are thinking of them.

Uncirculated penny Pingin pre decimal coin keyring

Handcrafted, handpainted piece, stands 6" high, 4.5" wide. Thorwald’s Cross, Isle of Man Located at Church Andreas on the Isle of Man, this fragment of a Viking Slab Cross is dated by Rundata to 940 AD. It is a very unique artefact, in that it appears to represent an example of ‘Syncretic Art’ created during a short period of time when both Pagan and Christian belief systems coexisted. It is also unique for bearing the inscription of the erector of the original monument; ‘Porvaldr raised this cross’, with its present title representing this. The cross shows what is believed to be the father of the Norse gods, Odin, being consumed by the wolf, Fenrir, at the events of Ragnarok, signalling the end to the story of the Norse Pantheon. This is significant as it may reveal the conversion point from Paganism to Christianity, with the Christian god rising to prominence following the destruction of the Pagan gods at the mythical battle of Ragnarok. The bird at Odin’s shoulder is thought to be either Huginn or Muninn, Odin’s loyal ravens, whose attachment to Odin have led to him being commonly referred to as ‘The Raven God’.

The Walled City, Handcrafted plasterwork. dimensions: 9″ length, 6.5″wide, 2.5″high. Price £60. The city of Derry/Londonderry is one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe, and the most complete example in Ireland. The defensive walls were built between 1613-1618 by The Honourable the Irish Society to segregate and protect English and Scottish settlers from the surrounding native Irish following the Plantation of Ulster. The walls proved their purpose during the Williamite Wars in Ireland, when the four city gates were shut to King James II by the 13 Apprentice Boys in 1688, and held out Jacobite forces during 105 days of siege in 1689. The term ‘Maiden City’ was borne out of this unbreachable defense. The walls, with a circumference of approx. one mile, encircle the first planned town in Ireland, designed in a typical fortification layout common during the period. The Siege of Derry would not be the last experience the walls would encounter with conflict, however, as the British Army commandeered segments of the fortifications during ‘The Troubles’ for surveillance purposes. This representation of the 17th century city exhibits the topography of the town, street plans, major buildings, and the bastion defensive structures that shielded the city.

St Brigid’s Cross in stained glass. The cross is named in honour of the great patroness St Brigid. #saintbrigid

This multi-coloured abstract painting of a Georgian door is part of a series I was inspired to paint after seeing a tweet! (You can see the tweet in the photos). Each painting is a snapshot of one of the familes who lived behind a door taken from the 1901/1911 census. This one is of an 16 year old carriage maker called Eliza. You can read the full story behind this painting below. It is a perfect art gift for strong women. I can also do a personalised version as a gift, with details of the strong woman in your life. Free shipping worldwide

A collection of folk tales as told by the storyteller Micí Sheáin Néill from Rann na Feirste in North West Donegal.

Old style Connemara Marble pendant in Sterling Silver. The pendant is 29X24mm set with Connemara Marble and Marcasite. with a Shamrock Centre.

Ireland Photo Collage. The most wonderful country in the world, bring together those special memories of holidays, honeymoon, family, friends and rainy days in a truly special photo collage. A treasure to display on your wall or a perfect gift for those who have emigrated. Keep precious memories alive in an Ireland Photo Collage.

Ireland Inspired Puzzles, Word Games, Riddles and More Language : English Paperback : 105 pages size : 7 X 10 inchs Publisher : Fun Art Publishing

The perfect funny mug for a cuppa. (price inc p&p)

Puffy double sided charm set with an Emerald. It is 13X13mm in Sterling Silver.

3rd item in photo: 8mm Connemara Marble faceted bead is set in Sterling Silver charm.

Double sided charm with Eire and map of Ireland on it. It is a 17mm round heavy disc in Sterling Silver.

Sterling Silver charm with clip. Can be worn on chain or bracelet. Centre has white stones set into it. The clover leaves are green enameled.