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Baby Names Of Ireland
 Turn on your speakers and hear Frank McCourt, Pulitzer prize-winning author of "Angela's Ashes," tell you the meaning of 200 names for boys and girls. He also helps with the pronunciation of each one. In addition, you'll find unique baby gifts from Ireland, including christening gowns, crystal and china, books, step-dancer dolls and more.
Click here for Baby Names of Ireland.
 We are delighted to bring you a link to Irish Photo Shop - a new picture gallery with photos and pictures from across Ireland.
For every photo the shop sells, it makes a donation to the Centre for Independent Living, a support group which helps people with significant physical disabilities live independently in their chosen community.
 Roger Cummiskey is a Dublin artist specializing in paintings which take their themes and titles from the wanderings and writings of James Joyce, Samuel Beckett and other literary and historical personalities. To take a look at his collections, please click Roger Cummiskey.
Now here's something a little out-of-the-way: an Irish Whiskey Tasting Session in the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland (and in other Venues across Ireland on request).
Based throughout the year in the Muckross Park Hotel, close to Killarney National Park and Muckross House, it is situated on the Ring of Kerry and close to all accommodations in Killarney. This is a place to go to in Ireland to enjoy a fun, relaxed and informative evening. If I were you I would stay at the Muckross Park Hotel and avoid the travel.
 The Irish Letter...until you visit again.
This subscription-based magazine tells unique stories about Irish travel & accommodations, Celtic music, "off the beaten path" places to explore and Ireland's great contemporary culture. Click here for The Irish Letter.
 Irish Country
Neansái Ní Mhanacháin (Nancy Monaghan) is an American born, first generation Irish designer, author and educator who now makes her home in Co. Donegal. It has always been her goal to increase awareness and appreciation for the Irish and Celtic cultures. Irish Country was developed to share the beauty of these cultures and to promote the use of the Irish Gaelic language. To see what Nancy has on offer, please click Irish Country.
 
Interested in beautiful Celtic Jewellry? We are convinced you will like the offerings of Robert and Inge of Doolin, Co. Clare. Robert is a qualified silversmith who works in silver and gold to create stunning traditional and contemporary pieces, inspired by ancient Celtic motifs. Their workshop and retail shop, I &RFB Silversmith, is located in the heart of a village which is world-famous for its Irish traditional music and its proximity to the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. Click here for I & RFB Silversmiths.
 Planning a Christening? We encourage you to check out the charming custom- embroidered gowns from Whiteworks. At prices comparable to store-bought, your wee one can have an heirloom-quality gown made of the softest Irish handkerchief linen, delicately embroidered with whatever Celtic design motif you wish. Take a look - these gowns and accessories are just lovely. Click here for White Works.
Soda Bread mix.com
Along with the potato, a mainstay of the traditional Irish diet was bread. It still is. Now, making it is easy with an authentic mix available at this unique and interesting web site. Well worth a visit! Click here for Soda Bread Mix.
 The Celtic Connection has changed its name to Celtic Tides. It's still run by the Hagerty family in Lexington, Virginia who are committed to providing their customers with friendly, personalized service and a wide selection of quality products from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other Celtic lands. See a small sampling on their web site Celtic Tides.
 Purple & Fine Linen. For the well-set table or the well-made bed, you'll find the finest of pure Irish linen here.
123 Irish Gifts, Jewelry & Clothing
From Christening gowns and First Communion dresses to silver and gold Celtic jewelry, you will find a lovely selection of Irish-made products that can be securely ordered and sent directly from Dublin to your home. A site worth exploring!
Irish Celtic Jewels
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Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Trysting Stones
Centuries ago, before wedding ceremonies moved from the bride's house to the church steps, and finally into the church itself, the joining of a couple was often conducted in a place of mystical significance. On Cape Clear, Co. Cork, there is a townland called Comillane where you'll find a pillarstone known as Cloch na Gealluna - 'The Trysting Stone'. It has a hole right through it and in pre-Christian times, a couple would join hands through the stone and in the presence of the local king, they would wed. Similarly, at Kilmaolcheader church near Dingle, Co. Kerry, stands a pillar with a circular opening near the top. It's said that a couple is engaged if they join hands through the opening.
For more please click Baltimore, West Cork.
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 Can't Find it?!
We select our Links rather whimsically. If they are unusual or, at least, a little out of the way, they go here. Some are here because they are just good people or we like the site.
Note: Most of our links (dozens, if not hundreds) are listed below the articles. We credit sources and images used in our research. If we have an article on the subject, look to the bottom of the page for more information.
If you are foraging for something specific, the following are sites that have many many Irish related links.
• The Irish Directory
A comprehensive directory of Irish sites from Arts & Entertainment to Co. Wicklow.
• Nice One
A terrific resource which lists an amazing number of Irish links.
• Find It Ireland
This is a really great site featuring an extensive directory, weather, chat, and more.
•Browse Ireland
Is a site specifically designed for finding Irish related web sites. Try entering your keywords in the form below and it will search for you.
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