Love, Loyalty, Friendship

The Irish Claddagh Ring

Ireland isn’t just a place—it’s a pull, a whisper, a home I’ve never seen but always known

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In today’s email:

• The Claddagh Ring: Ireland’s Symbol of Love, Loyalty, and Friendship

• From Our Love Ireland Community - Do You Remember Your First Trip To Ireland?

• Discover Your Creative Soul

• Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?

• At the bar - Thomas Connolly Sligo’s oldest traditional Irish pub.

• Around The Web: -Irish Passport Best In The World, Dublin named one of the 'best cities in the world' for its food, Ireland's Bucket List Castles. and more

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• From Social Media - When Time Forgot

• Irish Food You Will Love - It’s called Shepherd’s Pie.

• The Craic - What’s The Best Irish Song

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The Claddagh Ring: Ireland’s Symbol of Love, Loyalty, and Friendship

The Claddagh Ring is a traditional Irish ring that represents love, loyalty, and friendship. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old city walls of Galway, now part of Galway City. The ring’s distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, often topped with a crown. Each element symbolizes a different quality: the hands represent friendship, the heart signifies love, and the crown stands for loyalty. This iconic piece of jewelry has been used as an engagement or wedding ring for centuries in Ireland and has gained popularity worldwide due to its unique design and symbolic meaning.

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From Our Love Ireland Community

The Love Ireland Facebook Group is a community of 1.2 Million happy people!

Do You Remember Your First Trip To Ireland?

Peta Filsell

You forgot to mention the people!

I love Irish people and I've never been to Ireland.

It's on the bucket list though.

Wendy Howden-Taylor

Flying into Cork, below the fields, lush green grass, so many different shades of green. xxx

Kathleen Martin

Iloved galway, and found the people there were nice

Read More

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Discover Your Creative Soul

An unforgettable artistic escape to Ireland’s breathtaking West Coast

A Transformative Artistic Experience

Nina Patterson is thrilled to announce the launch of the Earth Sea & Sky Painting Holiday Retreat, a one-of-a-kind artistic getaway set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Roundstone, Connemara, on the stunning West Coast of Ireland. Taking place from Thursday, May 22nd to Sunday, May 25th, 2025, this exclusive retreat is designed to awaken your creativity and immerse you in a world of natural beauty and artistic expression.

Learn More

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🌟 Do You Know The Answer? - Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste:

What do the hands, heart, and crown on a traditional Claddagh ring represent?

A. Strength, Freedom, Loyalty
B. Friendship, Love, Loyalty
C. Family, Honour, Heritage
D. Courage, Wisdom, Tradition

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

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At The Bar

Thomas Connolly Sligo’s oldest traditional Irish pub.

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How A Simple Idea Grew Into 2 Million Followers

What started as a simple idea—to celebrate Ireland’s beauty, culture, stories and people—has grown into something truly extraordinary.

We’re proud (and honestly a little overwhelmed) to share that Love Ireland has now surpassed 2 million followers across all platforms, making us the largest online Irish travel and culture community in the world.

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Around The Web

Best takeaways in Ireland revealed as coveted Just Eat Awards dished out

The winners of this year's Just Eat Awards have just been announced.

Poems to Feature on Irish Rail services for Poetry Day Ireland

Poetry Ireland announces twelve poems to be showcased across the Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) network and in libraries nationwide as part of Poetry Day...

Irish Passport Best In The World

According to the Nomad Passport Index 2025, the Irish passport is now ranked as the strongest in the world, marking the first time Ireland has held the solo No. 1 spot in the annual ranking

Storyhouse screenwriting festival kicks off in Dublin

Storyhouse is a two-day event in Dublin where leading Irish and international film writers and directors are gathered to share their advice and experiences...

Dublin named one of the 'best cities in the world' for its food

Dublin beats cities like Rome, New York and more for its culinary offerings.

Ireland's Bucket List Castles

Visiting these castles offers a powerful and personal connection to Ireland’s rich and layered history. As you step through ancient stone archways and climb spiral staircases worn smooth by centuries of footsteps, it’s easy to imagine the clatter of armour, the flicker of candlelight, and the whispers of old legends that once echoed through these halls.

Cloghan Castle, Co. Galway - Shutterstock

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2025 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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From Social Media

When Time Forgot To Hurry

And YouTube

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Irish Food You Will Love

It’s called Shepherd’s Pie.

Interested in more Irish Recipes?

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The Craic

What’s The Best Irish Song

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