The ‘Product Of The Day’ Category
Posted on: August 24th, 2010 by Leigh
Alice Curtayne brings a rich grasp and a deep love of the Catholic faith of her native Ireland to your coffee table with her book ‘Twenty Tales of Irish Saints’. This book tells the stories of the many saints that came from Ireland’s shores – Patrick, Brigid, Columcille, Canice, Finbarr, Cormac, Finnian, Brendan, Gall, and others.
Her telling of these stores will appeal to readers young and old as stories such as of what happened when Patrick baptized the daughters of the King of Connaught, or the spilled jar of milk that led Adamnan to become the Abbot of Iona, and many tales not al factual but all rooted in Irish saintly lore.
This trove of saintly storytelling is available for $13.95.
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Posted on: August 23rd, 2010 by Leigh
J. B. Bury’s ‘Ireland’s Saint – The Essential Biography of St. Patrick’ has become the biographical standard for the telling of the life of the arguably the world’s most famous saint – St. Patrick. Patrick, enslaved as a boy escaped from his situation in Ireland to find his way back to English shores.
To expect him to return years as a missionary to the very people who enslaved him is unexpected to say the least. With his return his life there became part fact, mostly myth. J. B. Bury was the first modern biographer of St. Patrick and spent many years weeding out the fact from fiction to pain a clear account of the life and times that that famous saint lived.
This biographical text is available for $21.95.
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Posted on: August 20th, 2010 by Leigh
Looking for a guide that gives you a good sense of what places to see without being too light, or too loaded down with facts? Then this Ireland for Dummies (4th Edition) guide by Elizabeth Albertson will be quite helpful. This guide is one of many from the ‘for Dummies’ series that will give you as much information as you would want, detailing the more famous sites.
The book is written to appeal to many types – whether you’re a book lover or golf nut…a history buff or a Celtic music fan…a full-fledged adventurer or a laid-back sight-seer you will find much of interest to you throughout this guide.
This action packed guide is available for $19.99.
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Posted on: August 19th, 2010 by Leigh
Find yourself with a frost bottle but never anyone around with an opener? Or just like having a nifty trinket on your keychain? This tricolor bottle opener is a handy tool that will contribute to anyone’s keys. For one it’s tiny and can easily fit on a key chain. But it also has the Irish flag emblazoned onto it. So the next time you roll up to a bar, pub, club, or even just a hole in the wall you can show your Irish pride and resourcefulness!
You can by one at €2.99, or buy one for yourself and two for some friends as 3 for of them in a group sell for €8!
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Posted on: August 18th, 2010 by Leigh
Looking for that perfect drinking glass for your next pint? Well this two glass set may be the perfect containers for that “perfect pint”. This two glass set comes in a foam lined gift box to protect the high quality drinking glasses within. The glasses are in a tulip style that will beautifully showcase a perfect pouring of that next round of Guinness.
On each glass is a gold tone Medallion embellished on each glass. The word ‘Slainte’ is surrounded by (and circled around a much larger) shamrocks making a beautiful statement for the drinker to drink to one’s health.
So toast Slainte! as you drink from these glasses; they sell for $36.95 a pair.
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Posted on: August 17th, 2010 by Leigh
This version of the often seen Celtic cross is based off the famous design of the carved crosses found in Ireland around the 9th Century. Made in Meath, Ireland by the Duleek Co. this cross is decorated with a range of patterns including maze and knot work designs.
The side panels reflect the art style depicted in the Book of Kells. This cross is available in three finishes – bronze brass and pewter. This cross is able to free stand, but can also be hung on the wall.
This highly detailed and finished Celtic cross can be purchased for £14.00.
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Posted on: August 16th, 2010 by Leigh
This dark wood sacrament keepsake box can become a treasure box for a child or adult. It can hold items from life’s major events – and can be gifted during 1st Communion, Baptism, Confirmation or just work as a keepsake box for the treasures of a child. This box has four sides. Each side has a design of one of each sacrament depicted on them.
The box is very roomy and can contain items from each sacrament comfortably inside. It is also well crafted to last though out the years so when as an adult the child can see their memories contain neatly as when they first saved them.
This keepsake box is available for $25.
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Posted on: August 13th, 2010 by Leigh
This child’s silver plated shamrock cup is a cute gift that can be given during a baby shower or to a young child’s birthday. Made by Reed and Barton, this little cup is silver plated and decorated with shamrocks. It comes in a simple, clean shape with a big handle that little hands can hold. The shamrocks loop around the rim of the cup, each one showing off the craftsmanship of Reed and Barton.
This cup will become a cherished heirloom, celebrating the child’s life and heritage. This cup along with baby’s boots and pictures will always bring back fond memories.
This silver family heirloom is available for $45.
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Posted on: August 12th, 2010 by Leigh
This candle set is like ones mentioned earlier but feature a Celtic Tree of Life design. This three candle set comes with a gorgeous matching set adorned with silver paint, a large middle pillar candle and two smaller votives. This set can be personalized further with a change in color (they come in White, Ivory, Hunter Green, Navy Blue, Scarlet Red, Deep Purple, and Black), can have names and dates engraved on in silver or gold.
The candles used here are drip less, give off no smoke, and last longer than typical candles. Each candle is handmade in the U.S.
This set is available for $34.99.
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Posted on: August 11th, 2010 by Leigh
This Cead Mile Failte Plaque Wall Hanging is produced by the esteemed from Wild Goose Studio. This creation is handmade in Kinsale, Co Cork Ireland with the words Cead Mile Failte; the saying means ‘A Hundred Thousand Welcomes’ as carved by Tom Little. The 8″ x 5″ plaque is available for purchase in either Bronze or Cast Iron.
This sign would look great over hanging your front door, a fireplace mantle or as the center of the family room where all your guests will know how welcome they are within your home.
Welcome guests with a hundred thousand welcomes with this fine plaque for $72.00.
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Posted on: August 10th, 2010 by Leigh
Do you enjoy the scent of roses? This lotion is supposed to be inspired by the smell of roses drenched in morning dew. This Fragrances of Ireland Morning Rose Hand Lotion comes in a 250ml dispenser and is Irish made.
This lotion will not only moisturize hands but also give them a wonderful rose scent likened to a beautiful rose garden on a sunny summer morning. Have you always be reminded of the fresh scent of roses, or give as a thoughtful gift to a loved one with a nose for roses.
This rose scented bottle is available for $18.00.
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Posted on: August 9th, 2010 by Leigh
Looking for a creative way to display your family crest? Or plan on opening a family neighborhood bar (or just need a name plate to add to your family downstairs bar room)? Well there is a store that makes custom Irish Family Crest Pub on a free standing plat (or wall hanging). Your family name will be written in green fount resembling the pub type signs in Ireland.
Note that there’s a list of popular names which when selected have the crest placed along with it. Don’t worry if your name is not listed – you can type in your name in a provided field; the Irish harp will stand in as a crest.
This custom Irish Family Crest Pub is available for $49.95.
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Posted on: August 6th, 2010 by Leigh
This Watervale Tara Pottery water pitcher is an 100% Ireland made creation. This piece is part of the Watervale Tara pottery collection. The main basin color is similar to deep tan. The edging and darker color inside the water pitcher is a dark green. The basin itself is graced with a spiral design. It is dishwasher safe and can be used in the microwave.
This means that this piece can hold liquids in various temperatures; it could hold cold water for plant tending, or hold a batch of freshly made hot tea for company.
This spiral design Watervale Tara Pottery water pitcher is available for $37.99
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Posted on: August 5th, 2010 by Leigh
Looking for that extra touch to your wedding? Why stop at decorations and rings; show you Irish pride outside and underneath with a shamrock garter. This garter has a green embroidered Irish shamrock that is sewn onto a lace garter. So when the time comes for the blushing bride to have her new groom take off her garter, the wedding party and guests won’t just be envying (or ogling) the new bride’s legs but also see that their Irish pride shines forth. Add to this the lucky bachelor who wins it will know that they will be blessed to land themselves an Irish lass for a bride in their future!
This green shamrock wedding garter is available for $10.95.
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Posted on: August 4th, 2010 by Leigh
Looking for something to spice up your next bath? Or looking for a soothing scent to help you relax during your next soak? Using an herbal blend could help. Using herbs and scents in your bath water isn’t new; but before you run off to the nearest bed bath and beyond, here’s a Celtic alternative.
The Celtic Herbal Company have three available Organic Herbal Bath blends that use herbs local to Ireland and are organic, as in they are grown without testing on animals while made to comply with Cosmetic Regulations. Each pack is presented in tea bag-like pouches, two per pack
Each blend pack is sold for £4.00.
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Posted on: August 3rd, 2010 by Leigh
This hand panted Ceramic Fáilte plaque is made by Royal Tara – a company with a long tradition in the Irish fine china market. Known for having finely crafted collections both new and long standing, you know this piece came from a trusted crafter.
This plaque in particular comes from their Clara Crafts collection. The Irish word Fáilte is painted on it, the Irish word meaning ‘welcome’. The writing and the plaque itself is Celtic in design; and is surrounded by symbols namely that of a Swan representing the story of the Children of Lir.
This hand painted plaque can add to your home for $25.50.
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Posted on: August 2nd, 2010 by Leigh
This Louise Kennedy Special box set contains a fabulous set of 6 Red wine glasses, cut in the Aurora style. Each is cut in this elegant style accenting the many red wines that get to sit in such beautiful stem wear. The clear glass also can go with any table setting and would if anything enhances a current layout. This set would make a great gift – for a wedding party, or for an anniversary, or a housewarming gift, or even a gift between close friends.
This stunning set of high quality crystal with intricate details is available for purchase at €195.00.
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Posted on: July 30th, 2010 by Leigh
The book, ‘A Glimpse of Erin’ is full of detailed photos of scenic Ireland. Each page features a picture and words by Sean O’Casey along side each allowing the reader to interpret and experience each though words, the picture or both.
The book even without interpretation is a great collection that shows off the simple beauty of open lands, rolling hills, and the life that fills the Emerald Isle. A photography buff, or a rising poet, or just a fan of anything Irish – this book will entertain all that pick it up.
This coffee table book is available for $22.95.
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Posted on: July 29th, 2010 by Leigh
This Killyliss Celtic wall clock is a small item; only 155mm in diameter and 45mm in depth. But for its size, it is a well crafted and decorated piece with Celtic knot work patterns decorated on the face and sides. The face and sides are cast with different metals to contrast each section; the face in cold cast brass and the body in cold cast bronze. Note that this clock is hand made in Ireland.
This small clock would make a great gift for any occasion – from someone’s birthday to a wedding gift for those of Irish heritage or with an eye for all things emerald.
This functional and visually interesting clock is available for £30.00.
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Posted on: July 28th, 2010 by Leigh
This handcrafted chess set hails from Ireland, but would be right at home in anyone’s table or game room. The designer and craftsman Colm Mc Cann of Killyliss Studio bring forth this very unique set, where every piece has a specific design that makes each one individual pieces of art. When placed together the pieces despite coming from different references look pleasing together and evoke your sense of touch as well as sight in enjoying them.
Polished reconstituted limestone from the Glens of Antrim is made to create the stunning chess board that is full of alternating knot work and maze patterns are used to decorate the board surface.
This beautiful set is available for £75.00.
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Posted on: July 27th, 2010 by Leigh
Here’s something for you puzzle lovers. This 500 piece jigsaw puzzle is of the map of Ireland. Show casing the many areas, industries, and crops, this map labels each industrial center as well as key fishing spots and landmarks. The many colors present on the puzzle as well as the many pieces will make this a puzzle actually challenging yet not to difficult, allowing family members of any age to enjoy it.
And after piecing it together, you get a beautiful map of Ireland that you can fame and enjoy well beyond the puzzle’s completion.
This puzzle is available in both US and Irish currencies – €11.95 ($15.44).
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Posted on: July 26th, 2010 by Leigh
The traditional Irish Aran sweater is known worldwide for it’s for its warmth and comfort. This Ladies Hand Knit version is made from a special type of wool producing very soft natural fibers. Each Aran sweater is hand-knitted in Donegal by Rosaleen Hegarty. Hegarty and her group of knitters have used this specially spun Irish wool for the 40 years she and company have hand knit Irish Aran clothing. Each item is guaranteed and well known for their quality and softness.
The patterns popularly purchased are the Blackberry and Diamond styles, but others are available. Three colors are available: Turf, Natural White and Oatmeal.
This well crafted sweater is available for $179.95.
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Posted on: July 23rd, 2010 by Leigh
As we mentioned the ‘Champion’ yesterday, the Corr’s company also produces great quality practice shoes. These shoes are not made for the stage but for the many hours of practice that one needs to become competition ready. The Evolution sneaker is the first of its kind, being specifically designed for those in Irish dance. This shoe combines the soft and flexible upper and split-sole design of a dance sneaker with key elements of hard shoes such as the traditional heel and toe tips, padded insocks, flexible insole support, and padded and breathable linings.
This practice shoe is available from Corr’s for $135.00
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Posted on: July 22nd, 2010 by Leigh
Any Irish dancers out there? Need professional quality shoes? Well here is a pair of ‘Champion’ style dancing shoes produced by Corr’s. Corr’s is a leading producer of all things shoe for the amateur and professional competitive level Irish dancer. According to Corr’s, this specific shoe was the result of months of planning, design and testing – the shoes provides arch support and fully padded in-sock.
Also this shoe is notable for its green ‘Champion Tip’ (the resin tip at the end of a dancer’s), that is denser then most others and produces great sound.
This high quality shoe is available for $155.00.
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Posted on: July 21st, 2010 by Leigh
Adding to the candles previously mentioned is this Irish Claddagh Unity candle set. It comes with an engraved floating candle vase with silver paint on the tapers. The set comes with one large floating candle – a smaller white color votive that floats upon a clear base within a tall glass vase. With the larger candle is a pair of matching small votives with silver or gold engravement options.
Each candle is drip less, smokeless burns longer then most other candles. These candles are truly engraved – no stickers or transfers were used. Also each candle is made with 100% cotton wicks with no lead.
Each handmade to order candle is available for $39.99.
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