This celtic plaque handcrafted from Irish slate by our skilled craftsmen in County Down, Northern Ireland and represents a unique authentic irish gift. It has a Fáilte engraving in Celtic font, a celtic knot corner design and a Claddagh ring, representing a strong images of Ireland and the Celtic past. Suitable for wall-mounting or free-standing. This is ideal as a special gift bringing memories of ireland into your life or home, wherever you may be.
The 'Calddagh ring'
Legend has it that a man named Richard Joyce made the Claddagh ring when he was captured by pirates. Richard was to be married later the same week. Claddagh, where he found his long lost love. He gave her the ring he had made and they were married, never to be separated again. Richard was put to work at the trade of goldsmith where he made a ring of gold for his love, with a heart for love, a crown for loyalty and two hands for friendship. Some years later Richard escaped his captors and returned to
