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St. Patrick,
Patron of Ireland
St. Patrick (389-461) first entered Ireland against his
will: the son of a petty Roman official on the west coast of Britain,
Patrick was kidnapped at the age of sixteen by Irish raiders and taken
to Ireland as a slave. He was sold to an Irish king who employed him as
a shepherd. During his long periods of solitude as a shepherd, he began
reciting Christian prayers he had memorized as a boy. After six years in
captivity, he escaped and returned home. He was eventually consecrated
and then returned to Ireland as a bishop (a shepherd). His work in
Ireland was astounding: baptizing tens of thousands and establishing a
native clergy and church. His work was a sign of tenacity and love given
in a land that had once held him in slavery. In very old sculptures of
Patrick, he is sometimes, as here, shown holding a sheep: a symbol both
of the work he performed when he first came to Ireland and of his work
as a shepherd of the people.
Dimensions: 7.5 (h) x 4 (w) x 1 (d) inches
(Item #15060) $35.00
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St. Patrick, Patron of
Ireland
St. Patrick (389-461) first entered Ireland against his will: the son of
a petty Roman official on the west coast of Britain, Patrick was
kidnapped at the age of sixteen by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland as
a slave. He was sold to an Irish king who employed him as a shepherd.
During his long periods of solitude as a shepherd, he began reciting
Christian prayers he had memorized as a boy. After six years in
captivity, he escaped and returned home. He was eventually consecrated
and then returned to Ireland as a bishop (a shepherd). His work in
Ireland was astounding: baptizing tens of thousands and establishing a
native clergy and church. His work was a sign of tenacity and love given
in a land that had once held him in slavery. In very old sculptures of
Patrick, he is sometimes, as here, shown holding a sheep: a symbol both
of the work he performed when he first came to Ireland and of his work
as a shepherd of the people.
Dimensions: 7 (h) x 2 (w) x
1 (d) inches
(Item #15059) $25.00
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St. Brigid of Kildare,
Patron of Infants and Ireland; Saint for House-Blessing
As a young woman, Brigid (ca. 450–525) was a slave. However, because she
gave away her master’s goods so readily to the poor, he gave her
freedom, lest she bankrupt him. She was baptized by St. Patrick and
began to perform miracles. Some of these protected or cured infants: for
this reason christening robes and babies’ blankets bearing an image of Brigid or St. Brigid’s cross are common gifts in Ireland. Brigid’s
wisdom (thus she is the patron of students and scholars) was also widely
admired. This small statue of Brigid incorporates two symbols often
associated with her. First, between her arms she holds St. Brigid’s
cross: a legend holds that, as a teaching device, Brigid wove a cross of
reeds or rushes, to use in explaining Christianity to Irish pagans. The
cross, over the years, became a symbol of hope and is often used to
bless houses in Ireland. Second, at the base of the statue burns St.
Brigid’s flame. The story here is that in the pre-Christian era a sacred
flame was tended year-round by Druids on a hill near Kildare, where they
invoked a Celtic goddess named Brigid. When St. Brigid built her church
and monastery at Kildare, she kept the tradition and the flame alive,
saying that the flame represented the new hope offered by Christianity.
Brigidine Sisters kept the flame burning until at least the 12th
century, but it was extinguished during the suppression of the
monasteries in the 16th century. In 1993, the flame was relit in Market
Square in Kildare, and since then the flame has been lovingly tended by
nuns. Dimensions: 9 (h) x 4 (w) x 2 (d) inches.
(Item #15205)
$45.00
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Crystal Celtic Cross
Stunning Celtic cross suspeneded in lead crystal. Gift Boxed.
3.6" x 1.2" x 1.0" (Item #14015) $34.95 |
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NEW!
Angel Figurine
resin/glass, 9" tall. Gift
Boxed. Copy reads: May God Grant you always...A sunbeam to warm you, A
moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel so nothing can harm you.
(Item #22236)
$36.00 |
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NEW!
Glass Welcome Plaque
11.25" Glass. Wipe clean with damp
cloth.
Gift Boxed.
(Item #21915)
$17.95 |
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NEW!
Assorted Irish Message Plaques
Ceramic/Leather. 7" x 3.5", Three
styles available, please specify LETTER when ordering if you have a preference.
Gift Boxed.
(Item #22222)
$6.95 each |
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NEW!
Serenity Prayer Plaque
Ceramic/Metal; 8.5" x 5.25"; Metal Stand included; Hook on back for hanging; Gift Boxed.
(Item #22177)
$13.95 |
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NEW!
Lord's Prayer Plaque
Ceramic/metal; 9" x 7"; Metal
stand included; hook on back for hanging;
Gift Boxed.
(Item #22178)
$15.95 |
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Irish
Celtic Wall Cross
10" tall; Bleachwood, Resin. Gift Boxed.
(Item #41119) $14.95 |
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9" Musical Madonna Statue
Plays "Ave Maria" Jade Porcelain. (Item #11940) $35.00 |
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Irish Madonna
Simple and pure, this porcelain Madonna with shamrock motif and gold
trim will lend grace to
any shelf, curio cabinet, or table top. 8-1/2" tall. (Item
#14719) $14.95 |
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NEW!
Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore Irish Angel Figurine
"May The Road Rise Up To Meet
You" Jim Shore Figurine
From the popular Jim Shore line of collectibles, this Irish Angel stands 10"
tall and is made of Resin. (Item #31078)
$37.50 |
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Sister FolkTM
Irish Figurine
The Maureen Carlson-designed piece is crafted of resin and hand painted.
Gift boxed. Approx. 3 3/4". (Item #44822)
$9.95 |
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Sister FolkTM
Irish Claddagh Figurine
The Maureen Carlson-designed piece is crafted of resin and hand painted.
Gift boxed. Approx. 3 3/4". (Item #30807)
$12.00 |
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'Irish Blessing'
Desk Cross
3.5" tall x 3" wide x 1.25" deep.
Resin/Stone Mix.
(Item #47267) $7.95 |
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'Irish Blessing'
Desk Shamrock
3" tall x 3" wide x 1.25" deep.
Resin/Stone Mix.
(Item #47266) $7.95 |
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Pewter Celtic Wall Cross
The traditional celtic knot pattern is high-lighted in this sturdy
polished pewter wall cross for hearth and home. 8" high. (Item #39740)
$39.95 |
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Celtic Wall Cross & Holy Water Font
A- DISCONTINUED
B- 6.5" tall porcelain Celtic Holy Water Font (Item #10805)
your choice...$12.95 each |
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8" St. Patrick Statue
Jade Porcelain. Boxed. (Item #11939) $25.95 |
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Celtic House Blessing
Exquisitely crafted and hand-enameled, this house blessing will grace any
wall or door, season after season. 4 1/4"", gift boxed, nails
included. (Item #*TS-242) $24.95 |
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Irish Knot Bread Warmer - Claddaugh
The Claddaugh represents Love,
Friendship and Loyalty. Bread Warmers are always
popular! Our customers often buy them five and six at a time. They
make great hostess gifts, client gifts, additions to gift baskets, and even
gifts for when you travel abroad. They are thin and durable which makes them
easy to pack when traveling.
Gift Boxed. (Item #15016) $10.95 |
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"May
the Road Rise..." Framed Verse
A special Irish blessing is presented in a gorgeous way that's just
perfect for any home! Framed under glass in detailed gold, the print is
accented with gold foil and matted. Ready to hang. 9 1/8" x 11 1/8".
(Item #31142) $34.95 |
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An
Irish Family Blessing Collage Photo Frame
Bless each and every member of that Irish brood--simply by displaying
their pictures! This striking photo collage is highlighted with gold foil
accents and a detailed gold frame. 15 1/8" x 12 1/8".
Reads: An Irish Family Blessing Faith to uphold us, Love to enfold
us, Laughter to light up each day ... Smiles on our faces, Goodness and
graces--For all of these blessings, we pray.
(Item #37762) $29.95 |
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Ten
Commandments for the Irish
Thou shalt ... love this clever plaque! The hardboard plaque, with a
printed facing, will set your favorite Irishman or woman on his or her way
to personal growth and happiness with its witty and wise rules for life. 9
1/8" x 14 1/8".
(Item #33168) $14.95 |
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Celtic Cross with
interlace House Blessing
Reads: ""May the spirit of the Lord rest upon this
house."" 2 7/8"", nails included, gift boxed. (Item
#37884) $13.25 |
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NEW!
Irish Blessing Plaque
8" wall plaque.
(Item #13827) $20.00 |
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'God Bless
This Home' Irish Framed Picture
What home couldn't use an extra blessing? This lovely print, with its
gold foil accents, is ideal for the Irish home--or any abode! Framed
under glass in detailed gold. Gift boxed. 14 1/2" x 7 1/2".
(Item #32809) $29.95 |
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6" Pewter/Brass Irish
Door Knocker
Gift Boxed (Item #19904) $17.95 |
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