Kilkenny Crafts

12/01/2026

The Claddagh ring was created by Richard Joyce, a Galway native who was caaptured by algerian pirates whilst on a trip to the West Indies. He was sold as a slave to a goldsmith who trained him in the art of metal working. Released sometime around 1690, he returned to Galway where he created the Claddagh ring. Earliest examples of the ring date back to the 1700's.

The ring symbolizes love (the heart), friendship (the hands) and loyalty (the crown). Traditionally the ring can be worn three different ways. When worn on the right hand with the heart facing out, the wearer is searching for love. When worn on the right hand with the heart facing in, there are possibilities. And when worn on the left hand with the heart facing in, the wearer's heart is promised forever. The ring is usually given as a sign of love and friendship.

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09/01/2026

More and better key-rings found in Kilkenny Crafts. Best quality at the best price in the city. Come in for a chat or a browse through our new selection of key-rings.

07/01/2026

Gift 3 loved ones for the price of 2. New in-store deals only now in Kilkenny Crafts.

05/01/2026

Kilkenny Marble and Amethyst Bracelet. Gold and Silver colours. Pick up a piece of Kilkenny with its symbolic marble. Perfect as a souvenir for those who value the history of a place. Come in to explore pieces like this at Kilkenny Crafts.

03/01/2026

Celtic Ore Jewellery will always be the best gift to a loved one this 2026. Irish tri-colour jewellery now at €15. Explore the wide selection of Celtic Ore, Claddagh, and Sterling Silver Celtic design jewellery we hold in-store today. ☘️☘️

01/01/2026

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30/12/2025

Knight and Fairy figurines on sale now from €4.99. Drop by to pick one up to gift it to someone important that you love. NEW YEAR'S DEALS AND MORE IN KILKENNY CRAFTS TODAY.

29/12/2025

Get someone in your life a small reminder that you're still there. Christmas ornaments in stock in Kilkenny Crafts now. Come in to have a look at our catalogue.

28/12/2025

The Celts have been described as one of the great barbarian peoples of the world. Yet they have been made a major and lasting contribution to our civilization. The legacy of their artwork - stone carvings, decorative metalwork and illuminated manuscripts - influences us even today.

Celtic Art flourished between 100BC and 900AD throughout Europe. The intricate interlacing figures, knotwork, spirals and animal designs were expressions of the Celts religious and magical beliefs in Unity, Eternity and the endless cycle of Birth, Death and Rebirth. The interlacing designs were thought to represent the four powers in Celtic belief: the powers of Law, of Light, Life and Love.

Pre-Celtic spiral designs are to be found in the Boyne Valley at Newgrange and many other sacred sites around Ireland. The spiral designs were probably depictions of the energy flow found in the area and were associated with the Druids - the learned High Priests - of the kingdom.

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27/12/2025

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22/12/2025

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