Claddagh Ring

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 941 EAN: 9780762420148 ISBN: 0762420146 Label: Running Press Manufacturer: Running Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 112 Publication Date: 2004-12-13 Publisher: Running Press Release Date: 2004-12-14 Studio: Running Press
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Editorial Reviews: 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.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Superb book Comment: Ordered my copy in early February. Got it in almost mid-March. Something fell between some crack somewhere, eh? Customer Rating: Summary: Claddagh Your Friends and Lovers Comment: This story is incredibly beautiful. The story of the ring and of the town is really a tribute to the power of love and friendship which both are keys in any kind of relationship from lover to wedding partner to friends of every kind. This book captures the spirit of Ireland, especially Galway Bay where the town of Claddagh provides the setting for the story. Customer Rating: Summary: Cherished Symbol of Friendship Comment: The hands are there for friendship, The heart is there for love. For loyalty throughout the year, The crown is raised above It is extremely rare to find a friend who wants to be friends forever, but when you find them, this is the ring to buy. A Claddagh (klada) ring can be given to friends and is the world's cherished symbol of friendship, love and loyalty. The happiest day in my life is definitely the day I received a Claddagh Ring. Not only are these rings eternal symbols of friendship, it is a poetic and beautiful representation of love that is steeped in mysterious legends and lore. The ring is named after a fishing village and Malachy McCourt does a fine job of explaining all the stories surrounding this mysterious ring. This book is filled with stories of Vikings, Algerian Pirates, Legendary Fishermen, Superstitions, Traditions and stories of Mary of the Bridges. This book is really as much a history of Claddagh as it is about the ring named after the village. It also sheds light on the inventor and how he created the ring while in captivity. Malachy McCourt weaves a fascinating tapestry of stories with humor and a deep interest the history and culture of Ireland. What amazed me most was the story of 9/11 and how so many Claddagh rings were found on that day. Not only does this ring make its appearance in romantic tales, it has more recently made its appearance in great tragedy. Perhaps it is also now the symbol of the joining of hands to heal hearts. ~The Rebecca Review More Reviews