Books Irish Weddings Irish culture and customs

Back in Print!
The Traditional Irish Wedding

In this expanded, revised, and updated version, Bridget has added sections on Getting Married in Ireland and ideas for a vow renewal "with the sound and feel of Ireland."
This new edition now includes the origins of Irish Coffee; the truth about Aran Isle Sweaters and information about kilts.
Click here for The Traditional Irish Wedding.

Irish Wedding Traditions
Using your Irish Heritage to Create the Perfect Wedding
by Shannon McMahon-Lichte.

Most people would hesitate to spoil it with notes and such. For that reason, we recommend it as a lovely shower gift or memento.
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Celtic Baby Names.

I have been looking for a baby name book that actually has pronuncations of the Celtic names for quite some time. I can not believe how many baby name books list names without pronunciations. I mean, how are you supposed to know?
Amazon Reviewer

Here is what they were looking for -
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Irish Love & Wedding Customs
by Kim McGuire.

A lovely little book that makes for a great shower gift.
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The Irish Wedding Book
by Kim McGuire

An excellent resource, but only if you're getting married in Ireland. While it's a comprehensive planner, it doesn't have much in the way of customs and traditions.
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Irish Marriage Customs
by Maria Buckley.

This isn't a planner in any sense of the word, but it's a must-have for those who are interested in the history behind Irish courtship and weddings. Fascinating reading.
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Thu, Mar 27, 2008

Irish Furze

Called whin in the north and gorse in the east, furze was once a symbol of wealth and fertility of land as is emphasized by the saying: "gold under furze, silver under rushes and famine under heather."

As indigenous to the early summer landscape as rhododendrons, it is despised by farmers because of its invasive properties; but in the past, it had many good uses.

It ignites quickly, so it was used for starting the fire: it was also used for cleaning the chimney, tilling the soil, dyeing wool and fabric, and as a flavouring for whiskey (which may have improved its rating with the farmers!). It had medicinal powers and its magical powers were undisputed in preventing the good people from stealing the butter on May day. And, at mid-summer, blazing branches were carried round the herd to bring good health to the cows for the coming year.

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Can't Find it?!

Our Library is compiled from what we know and like. If you can't find what you're looking for read on.
• First: go to Amazon -
There's no escaping the fact that they are the largest catalog.
Note: There are multiple Amazons and they do not carry exactly the same items. Any one of the U.S., U.K. and Canada sites may not have the item but another Amazon will. Each site will ship anywhere in the world. Try them all before you give up.
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Click here for Amazon.UK.
Click here for Amazon.Canada.
• Second: Amazon doesn't have it? Try Powells. They are the largest book source in New York and they have a good selection of 'out of print' books. Click here for Powells.
This link brings you to a list of 600 Irish titles; if you're looking for something else, just Search.
• Third: Still can't find It? Alright, try ALibris they are the place for 'books you never thought you'd find'. We've found everything we were after. Click here for ALibris.
• Last: Nothing Worked?
E-Mail us, we'll give it a go. Click for Russ & Bridget.

Celtic Bookmark

Elegant bookmark is made of silver over pewter. It measures 3" x 1". When in use, the pretty Celtic design sticks out of your book. Or choose Trinity Knot or Celtic Heart.

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