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The Story Of The Claddagh Ring
The story of the Claddagh Ring, a symbol loved and cherished all over the world, goes back over three hundred years when a man named Richard Joyce lived in the little fishing village of the Claddagh on the outskirts of Galway City.
Legend tells that Joyce was captured by pirates and sold into slavery in Algiers. His master, a Turk, was a wealthy goldsmith and from him Joyce learned the art of crafting jewellery. Eventually, Joyce earned his freedom and was allowed to return home to his native village, the Claddagh.
It was here that Joyce first created the Claddagh Ring. He designed the heart to represent love, the crown to represent loyalty and the hands to represent friendship.
Traditionally, the Claddagh Ring was used as an engagement ring by the women of the village and then as a wedding ring. It was also a tradition that the ring was passed on from a mother to her first daughter.
Hundreds of years later the ring is still given as a symbol of love and friendship. Today if you wear the ring on your right hand with the heart turned outwards it shows that your heart is still free. When worn on the right hand with the heart inwards, it shows that love is being considered. But when worn on the left hand with the heart turned inwards, it proves that your heart has found true love forever.
In earlier times the design was the symbol of the “Fishing Kings of Claddagh” meaning ‘in love and friendship let us reign’ (originally a sigil to be painted on ships and sails).
At Claddagh House you can enjoy absorbing yourself in a selection of Ireland's finest Literature and Music. Take advantage of our 2 lush 'Emerald' green acres, sit under a tree, relax in a hammock, feed the kookaburras, revitalise in the soothing Outdoor Spa or take in one of the many attractions/activities on offer in the local area.
We may be a 'long way from Tipperary'
But in just an hour's drive from Sydney you are....
Minutes from Avoca Beach and much, much more...
'When God made Time, he made plenty of it', says an old Irish adage.
Claddagh House Bed and Breakfast offers unique Irish home style accommodation and the traditional Irish 'big' breakfast. Features include three luxury guest bedrooms, two cosy lounge areas, well-stocked library, music collection and a display of Irish Culture.
"We asked, 'when should we arrive?'. They said, 'just in time to enjoy yourselves'.
Claddagh House Bed and Breakfast
421 Avoca Drive
Green Point NSW 2251
Australia
Telephone: 02 4369 5251© Claddagh House. All Rights Reserved.
Claddagh House
Bed and Breakfast
421 Avoca Drive
Green Point
NSW 2251
Australia
Telephone:
02 4369 5251
Claddagh House has quick access to the beautiful beaches of Avoca, Terrigal and Copacabana.
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