Oisin (Mens)
E601
$79.00
Son of the great leader Finn McCool and the goddess
Sadb, Oisin was the greatest of Irish poets. He married Niam of the
Golden hair, and lived happily in the otherworld 'Land of Promise'
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Niam (Ladies)
C601
$79.00
Niam was the daughter of Angus,
King of Munster. She fell in love with the warrior and poet Oisin and
eloped to Ulster for 6 weeks, where she was pusused by her father and
his retainers. It is over her, that Oisin fights his first battle.
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The
Claddagh:
The
Hand Signifies Friendship, the Crown Loyalty, And the Heart Love.
The tradition of the Claddagh Symbol dates back to the 16th Century
when Richard Joyce, a native of Galway was captured by Algerian Corsairs
while on his way to the West Indies. He was sold as a slave to a wealthy
Moorish Goldsmith who trained him in the craft. His master took a
great liking to him and offered him his freedom which Richard happily
accepted.
He returned to his native country and settled down in the ancient
village of Claddagh, just outside Galway city, where he designed and
made the first Claddagh ring. It soon became very popular with local
people as a Betrothal or Wedding Symbol.
Today, because of this tradition, the Claddagh continues to grow in
popularity and is used internationally as a sign of great friendship
and love.
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Men's
gold-plated case, dustproof construction, diam. 1.25ins. (33mm), Japanese
quartz movement, 3 year battery, stainless steel back,
fabric
band with embroidered Claddagh.
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Ladies
gold-plated case,
diam. 1 inch (25mm)
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