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Ancient Celtic jewelry inspiring claddagh desig...

The history of ancient Celtic jewelry is rich and varied, reflecting the diverse cultures and traditions of the Celtic people. From ornate gold torcs and elaborate brooches to intricately carved...

Ancient Celtic jewelry inspiring claddagh desig...

The history of ancient Celtic jewelry is rich and varied, reflecting the diverse cultures and traditions of the Celtic people. From ornate gold torcs and elaborate brooches to intricately carved...

Irish castles - Trim castle

Trim Castle Recently known as the site where the film Braveheart was shot. It is the largest Anglo-Norman castle on the island of Ireland. It was constructed by Hugh de Lacy...

Irish castles - Trim castle

Trim Castle Recently known as the site where the film Braveheart was shot. It is the largest Anglo-Norman castle on the island of Ireland. It was constructed by Hugh de Lacy...

Book of Kells

The portraits in the Book of Kells have presented art historians with a number of problems.  The manuscript, as we know it, is incomplete and only three of the portrait...

Book of Kells

The portraits in the Book of Kells have presented art historians with a number of problems.  The manuscript, as we know it, is incomplete and only three of the portrait...

CROSS CARPET-PAGE

Lindisfarne Gospels There is no doubting the Celtic nature of this design.  Against a mesh of tightly packed animal interlacing, the outline of a cross with vase-shaped arms stands out....

CROSS CARPET-PAGE

Lindisfarne Gospels There is no doubting the Celtic nature of this design.  Against a mesh of tightly packed animal interlacing, the outline of a cross with vase-shaped arms stands out....

THE TARA BROOCH

THE TARA BROOCH

Bettystown, Co.Meath, gilt bronze, eight century Despite its name, this celebrated item of jewellery was not discovered at Tara.  It was actually found in a wooden box on the beach...

THE TARA BROOCH

Bettystown, Co.Meath, gilt bronze, eight century Despite its name, this celebrated item of jewellery was not discovered at Tara.  It was actually found in a wooden box on the beach...

BRONZE HARNESS MOUNTS

  Polden Hills, Somerset, first century AD Horses played a major part in early Celtic society, so it is not surprising that archaelogists have unearthed a wide variety of objects...

BRONZE HARNESS MOUNTS

  Polden Hills, Somerset, first century AD Horses played a major part in early Celtic society, so it is not surprising that archaelogists have unearthed a wide variety of objects...