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Author : Sean McMahon
Publisher : Mercier Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1856354733
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (563 download)
Download or read book The Story of the Claddagh Ring written by Sean McMahon and published by Mercier Press Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and modern lore of the traditional Irish love-ring.
Author : Malachy McCourt
Publisher : Running Press
ISBN 13 : 9780762417087
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)
Download or read book The Claddagh Ring written by Malachy McCourt and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2003-12-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Malachy McCourt recounts the story of the Claddagh ring, a timeless symbol of friendship, loyalty, and love formed by two clasped hands and worn by millions in Ireland and around the world. He celebrates this beloved Irish cultural icon through vivid anecdotes, charming folk tales, and recent incidents. The titular bauble-a pair of hands clasping a crowned heart with the motto "Let love and friendship reign"--is a traditional Irish emblem passed from mothers to daughters and granddaughters, exchanged by betrothed couples or given to friends, and worn by Queen Victoria, Jennifer Aniston and the rock band U2. McCourt ... is wary of the subject's potential to evoke "dreary sentimentality, enough to make a person vomit," but he steadies himself and gives a pleasant rundown of associated lore-a classic Irish mixture of improbable legend and historical tragedy. -Publishers Weekly
Author : Malachy McCourt
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 9780762420148
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Claddagh Ring written by Malachy McCourt and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2004-12-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Malachy McCourt recounts the story of Ireland's timeless symbol of loyalty, friendship, and love, a ring design of two clasped hands that is worn by millions worldwide. Following the success of his Running Press titles Danny Boy and Voices of Ireland, McCourt explores this beloved icon of Irish heritage through vivid anecdotes, charming folk tales, and recent documented incidents. Said to have been first crafted more than 400 years ago in a fishing village on Galway Bay, there is much more to the story of the Claddagh ring than simple popular history, and McCourt tracks it down and recounts it with his stellar storytelling finesse.
Author : Jennifer Deibel
Publisher : Revell
ISBN 13 : 1493434217
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)
Download or read book The Lady of Galway Manor written by Jennifer Deibel and published by Revell. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Deibel deftly weaves fascinating details about Irish history and culture into the plot of her latest sweetly romantic love story."--Booklist "A classic boy-meets-girl story that packs a powerful punch."--Library Journal starred review *** In 1920, Annabeth De Lacy's father is appointed landlord of Galway Parish in Ireland. Bored without all the trappings of the British Court, Annabeth convinces her father to arrange an apprenticeship for her with the Jennings family--descendants of the creator of the famed Claddagh Ring. Stephen Jennings longs to do anything other than run his family's jewelry shop. Having had his heart broken, he no longer believes in love and is weary of peddling the "lies" the Claddagh Ring promises. Meanwhile, as the war for Irish independence gains strength, many locals resent the De Lacys and decide to take things into their own hands to display their displeasure. As events take a dangerous turn for Annabeth and her family, she and Stephen begin to see that perhaps the "other side" isn't quite as barbaric and uncultured as they'd been led to believe--and that the bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty are only made stronger when put through the refiner's fire. Travel to the Emerald Isle for another poignant and romantic story from the enchanted pen of Jennifer Deibel.
Author : Sally Hanan
Publisher : Fire Drinkers Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1733333053
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (333 download)
Download or read book My Heart Went Walking written by Sally Hanan and published by Fire Drinkers Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-05 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 1984 in the west of Ireland, and two sisters have unwittingly betrayed each other. My Heart Went Walking follows Una, who gives up everything to protect the people she loves, and her sister Ellie, who is left behind to pick up the pieces. With the prose of Sue Monk Kidd mixed with the dialogue of Maeve Binchy, this is a captivating, emotional, and uplifting debut novel set against the sweeping landscape of rural Ireland and Dublin City in the 1980s. Una runs away from her home and family in Donegal to start over in the “big smoke” of Dublin City, leaving a bereft family looking for answers. A year later, wondering if it might be safe to go back, she comes face-to-face with the heartbreaking reality that if she does so, she'll ruin her sister Ellie's newfound happiness. Una stays away and processes her pain alone while building a new life for herself with help from an unexpected source … until tragedy strikes and she must go home, where the secrets she has fought so hard to keep could destroy all their lives. My Heart Went Walking is a story of heartbreak and difficult choices, of tragedy and romance, of giving up everything to save your loved ones and trying to figure out your new path in life. With its evocative and witty prose, Sally Hanan will take you back to the '80s and pull you in to the Irish approach to life — that of grit and laughter — and leave you with an overriding reminder of the possibility of hope and restoration in all things.
Author : Laura H. Pearl
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781936453290
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (532 download)
Download or read book Erin's Ring written by Laura H. Pearl and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What story might this ring tell, if only it could talk?" When thirteen-year-old Molly McCormick, who has recently moved from the Midwest to Dover, New Hampshire, finds an old Irish Claddagh ring poking up out of the dirt in a garden outside her local parish church, she is immediately intrigued. The ring's inscription, "To Erin--Love, Michael," fills her head with romantic possibilities. She teams up with her new friend, Theresa Grant, to uncover the story behind the lost ring. With the help of the head librarian at the public library, the two girls become immersed in the rich history of the Irish immigrants who came to Dover in droves during the 19th century, to escape famine and poverty in their homeland and make better lives for their children and grandchildren. Molly and Theresa learn about the courage, tenacity, and deep faith that were the hallmarks of the Irish immigrants--people with names like Ann and Seamus, Cara and Finn, and of course, Erin and Michael. The young girls eagerly delve into old records tucked away in the dark corners of the library and learn how instrumental Dover's Irish-Catholics were in getting the first Catholic church built in their New England town. Molly and Theresa set out to discover the origins of the mysterious ring, but they unearth a story that is far stranger and infinitely more touching than anything they could have ever imagined. About the Author: Laura H. Pearl is happily married to her high school sweetheart, with whom she has raised five sons who are now grown men. She and her husband reside in Dover, New Hampshire, which is the hometown of her sons as well as the setting for this book. A longtime stay-at-home mother, Laura is now ecstatic to be playing the role of "Grammy" to four beloved grandchildren--and counting! When she set out to finally fulfill her girlhood dream of becoming a writer, Laura was inspired by her deep love of her family to tell stories that would entertain them; but more importantly, to tell stories that would give glory to God, by Whom she has been so abundantly blessed. In 2012, Laura's first novel, "Finding Grace," was published by Bezalel Books and earned the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval. "Erin's Ring" is her second novel.
Author : Seamus Mullarkey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781960227850
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (278 download)
Download or read book The History of The Claddagh Ring written by Seamus Mullarkey and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: --Do you love Claddagh rings? --Do you love all things Irish? THEN, this little book is exactly right for you... YOU WILL... Discover the fascinating history of the Claddagh ring Be intrigued by the legends associated with this symbol of Ireland Enjoy historic illustrations and photographs Learn about the ring's presence all around the world. Have you ever glanced upon the delicate embrace of hands, heart, and crown on a Claddagh ring and felt its allure? Delve deep into its rich history, charming folklore, and enchanting with this captivating little book! Why This Book is a Must-Have: A Cherished Gift: -- This is the perfect companion for that precious Claddagh ring you're gifting. Let your loved ones unwrap not just a ring, but its centuries-old stories. --It's a must-have for all those who love Ireland Whether celebrating Irish heritage, interested in Irish history, or simply smitten by the Claddagh's beauty, this book will transport readers to the heart of Ireland. Learn about: The enigmatic origins of the Claddagh ring and its rise to an emblem alongside the Irish flag, St. Patrick and the shamrock. The heartwarming tales of both monarchs and ordinary folk who wore this symbol of love, loyalty, and friendship. The quaint Galway fishing village, Claddagh: its people, their unique customs that made travelers record their impressions of a place unlike any other. The ring's vast global presence, from pubs named Claddagh in the US and UK to its symbolism in places you'd least expect. --It contains a special section where you can record your very own Claddagh ring stories... --Venture to a land of legends, embrace the Irish spirit, and let your heart be touched by the Claddagh's timeless tale. It's the perfect gift for anybody interested in Irish history and culture. It's the must-have to accompany a Claddagh ring UNRAVEL THE SECRETS OF THIS BELOVED SYMBOL OF LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, AND LOYALTY.
Author : Caitriona Sweeney
Publisher : O'Brien Press
ISBN 13 : 9781788492249
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (922 download)
Download or read book A Galway Fairytale written by Caitriona Sweeney and published by O'Brien Press. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of A Dublin Fairytale will be enchanted by this modern take on the Hansel and Gretel fairytale set in modern-day Galway.
Author : Christopher Winn
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1429991003
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book I Never Knew That About the Irish written by Christopher Winn and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a fascinating journey around Ireland, discovering the traditions, triumphs and disasters, foibles, quirks and customs that make up the Irish people. From their peccadilloes to their passions he uncovers entertaining stories and astonishing facts that will amuse and inform in equal measure. Travel from coast to coast across Ireland and learn how every county contributes to the distinct Irish personality in its own unique and different ways. From County Leitrim, the most sparsely populated county in the Republic of Ireland to County Louth, Ireland's smallest geographic county, discover the site of the first play performed in the Irish language, sail the longest navigable inland waterway in Europe and watch the horse racing at Ireland's first all-weather racecourse. Listen to the memories and tales of ordinary folk from every walk of life and find out from them what it means to be Irish. I Never Knew That About the Irish is an irresistible book, beguilingly illustrated with pen and ink drawings. It gives a captivating insight into the heritage, memories and monuments that have shaped each county in Ireland.
Author : Malachy McCourt
Publisher : Running Press
ISBN 13 : 9780762417018
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Voices Of Ireland written by Malachy McCourt and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2004-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Irish are renowned for their ability to tell a good story, and if there's one thing better than a well-told tale, it's a baker's dozen of them.This marvelous anthology edited by Malachy McCourt collects fiction, poetry, and essays by a variety of esteemed Irish writers over three centuries. From Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" to Oscar Wilde's The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems to James Joyce's Dubliners these literary masterpieces form a collective record of the modern Irish experience. Also includes informative biographies that help bring the passion and spirit of each writer into focus.
Author : Stephen Walker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615805290
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (52 download)
Download or read book The Modern History of Celtic Jewellery written by Stephen Walker and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the recovery after the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s to the booming Celtic Tiger of the 1990s, a revival of the ancient traditions of Celtic jewelry have become a part of how the Irish, as well as the Scots, Welsh and other Celts have expressed their cultural identity. Usually the story of this tradition focuses on very old prototypes, the museum pieces turned up by archaeologists or the legend of the original Claddagh ring. In our imagination, we connect the popular Celtic jewelry of today with the distant past. But that link with the ancient style was very much influenced by what others had done in more recent history. The story of is told by four authors. Tara Kelly writes of the early Celtic Revival manufacture of facsimiles of medieval Irish metalwork in Victorian Dublin and how the success of that enterprise lead to historical Celtic jewellery to become iconic symbols of Irish identity. Mairi MacArthur tells the story of Alexander and Euphemia Ritchie who created the foundation for modern Scottish Celtic jewellery on the Isle of Iona in the early 20th century. Aidan Breen, himself a pioneer of the late 20th century Celtic Renaissance, recalls his career beginning with an apprenticeship with Dublin silversmiths which trained him in the traditions of the older Celtic Revival. Stephen Walker, craftsman and collector, brings the story together as it spans 150 years, from Scottish pebble jewellery to the innovative modern Celtic creations of the Arts and Crafts Movement. 69 color photographs and 29 black and white illustrations.
Author : Patti Callahan Henry
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0785226257
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (852 download)
Download or read book The Perfect Love Song written by Patti Callahan Henry and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just in time for Christmas, escape with a perfect love song, a perfect love story, and a perfect dose of holiday magic. "Patti Callahan Henry is quickly becoming one of my favorites." —Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling author Can one song change the course of a life? Brothers Jimmy and Jack Sullivan live a nomadic life doing what they love: touring with their band, The Unknown Souls. But Jack’s recent engagement to Kara has everyone looking forward to a Christmas destination wedding in Ireland. Unlike his brother, Jimmy never expected to fall in love. But he feels a sense of peace and happiness whenever he’s around Kara’s best friend, Charlotte—which has him wondering what he’s missing. Over Thanksgiving, Jimmy and Charlotte write a song while sitting together on the back porch. When the band sings it at a Christmas concert the next night, Jimmy insists it’s the perfect love song—but a manager for another famous duo is adamant that it’s the perfect Christmas song. Before Jimmy knows what’s happening, he’s on tour with the hottest country band around and suddenly everyone knows his name. But fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and Jimmy finds himself far away from those he loves—especially Charlotte. Only a Christmas miracle—or two—will be able to lead Jimmy back to Ireland, to his brother, and to love. “I fell in love with both Patti Callahan Henry and her work. The Perfect Love Song is a lyrical and heartwarming tale of love and forgiveness. Patti takes you to those places in the heart you didn’t even know you wanted to go.” —Pat Conroy, New York Times bestselling author of The Prince of Tides and South of Broad “Patti Callahan Henry’s The Perfect Love Song is a wonderfully romantic and inspiring novel about love and redemption that sings with emotional truth. An essential read by a master storyteller.” —Cassandra King, New York Times bestselling author of Same Sweet Girls “Her characters are so real, you feel as if you’ve known them a very long time.” —Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed Beautiful, jacketed hardcover perfect for gift giving Sweet Christmas story of approximately 45,000 words Includes: Discussion questions for book clubs Patti’s family shortbread recipe Instructions for Charlotte’s Southern Garland The Legend of the Claddagh Ring
Author : Jennifer Deibel
Publisher : Revell
ISBN 13 : 149342856X
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)
Download or read book A Dance in Donegal written by Jennifer Deibel and published by Revell. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Deibel's descriptions of Ireland's landscape, enticing cuisine, sonorous language, and vibrant culture converge to form a spectacular background for the story."--BookPage starred review All of her life, Irish-American Moira Doherty has relished her mother's descriptions of Ireland. When her mother dies unexpectedly in the summer of 1920, Moira decides to fulfill her mother's wish that she become the teacher in Ballymann, her home village in Donegal, Ireland. After an arduous voyage, Moira arrives to a new home and a new job in an ancient country. Though a few locals offer a warm welcome, others are distanced by superstition and suspicion. Rumors about Moira's mother are unspoken in her presence but threaten to derail everything she's journeyed to Ballymann to do. Moira must rely on the kindness of a handful of friends--and the strength of Sean, an unsettlingly handsome thatcher who keeps popping up unannounced--as she seeks to navigate a life she'd never dreamed of . . . but perhaps was meant to live. Jennifer Deibel's debut novel delights the senses, bringing to life the sights, sounds, smells, and language of a lush country and a colorful people. Historical romance fans will embrace her with open arms. "God's redemptive love is the highlight of this debut work . . . Fans of historical Christian romances in the vein of Kristi Ann Hunter and Jen Turano will want to keep an eye on Deibel."--Library Journal "Deibel's exemplarily executed debut is a touching tale of love and forgiveness that also beautifully captures the warmth and magic of 1920s Ireland. The author's flair for vivid characterization is especially striking in Moira, whose realistic struggles with her faith give her memorable depth and relatability."--Booklist
Author : Malachy McCourt
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504093445
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)
Download or read book A Monk Swimming written by Malachy McCourt and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this darkly humorous New York Times–bestselling memoir, the Irish American writer and actor shares charming stories from his first decade in the US. Malachy McCourt left behind a childhood of poverty and painful memories of his father and mother in Limerick, Ireland, when he followed his brother, Frank, to America in 1952. In A Monk Swimming, McCourt recounts the decade that followed. With not much else to his name other than his sharp wit and knack for storytelling, McCourt was unsure what he would do after arriving in New York City. He worked as a longshoreman on the Brooklyn docks, became the first celebrity bartender in a Manhattan saloon, performed on stage with the Irish Players, and told tales to Jack Paar on The Tonight Show. Although McCourt gained success, money, women, and, eventually, children of his own, he still carried memories of the past with him. So, he fled again. He found himself in the Manhattan Detention Complex, otherwise known as the Tombs. He was arrested several times: poolside in Beverly Hills, in Zurich with gold-smugglers, and again in Calcutta with sex workers. McCourt’s journey also took him to Paris, Rome, and even Limerick again, until finally he was forced to grapple with his past. Praise for A Monk Swimming “[A] funny, oddly winning book.” —The New York Times “A rollicking good read that, as the Irish say, would make a dead man laugh.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer “Malachy McCourt, who has habitually regurgitated English in glorious colors to his fellow Irishmen and New Yorkers, here makes his vivid, whimsical, raucous, murderous joy and voice available to the rest of us in tales of riot and glory which build on the story of the McCourts’ early life so dazzlingly told in Angela’s Ashes by his brother Frank.” —Thomas Keneally, author of the international bestseller Schindler’s List
Author : Duncan Crosbie
Publisher : Pelican Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781589801752
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (17 download)
Download or read book A Claddagh Ring for Nuala written by Duncan Crosbie and published by Pelican Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legend of the Claddagh ring begins in Claddagh, Ireland, with the love of Richard and Nuala, who cannot afford to get married. Richard leaves to find his fortune, and his ship is taken over by pirates. Years later, he returns to Claddagh and finds Nuala still waiting for him. He crafts a ring for her, known as the Claddagh ring, to symbolize their love, friendship, and faithfulness. A Claddagh ring is included with the book.
Author : Evan R. Geller
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781478299691
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (996 download)
Download or read book God Bless the Dead written by Evan R. Geller and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The truth will not set you free. The truth will get you killed." -Screamin' Jay Hawkins Gabriel Sheehan is in the truth business. He has invented a practical mind reading technology. But his wife, Helena, is no friend of the truth. Gabriel knew she was something of an enigma when he married her, but occasionally she seems more catatonic than enigmatic. And he definitely has the impression that she may have killed someone, though he's not quite sure of the details. While his company is a success, the change his technology works upon society attracts the attention of powerful forces, both in and outside of government: the kind of forces that his wife has carefully been hiding from for her entire life. But now she can't hide anymore. And those forces are intent on using his new technology in ways that Gabriel had never anticipated-in ways that may lead to his wife's final disappearance. God Bless the Dead follows the lives of Gabriel, a failing grad student in Biophysics, and his wife, Helena. Helena is a brilliant, troubled red-headed Irish émigré, a victim of child abuse in a Sisters of Mercy orphanage. Based upon the most recent research in the field, this novel presents a prescient and realistic look at our society in the immediate future, when secrets no longer exist and justice is defined by technology. It is a love story and a story of overcoming one's past, an exploration of the nature of mental illness and, ultimately, an uplifting examination of what makes our thoughts manifest and our lives meaningful. A portion of the proceeds from each book sold is donated to research seeking a cure for mental illness.
Author : Cecily Joyce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780951705803
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (58 download)
Download or read book Claddagh Ring Story written by Cecily Joyce and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
