An Englishman’s Report on Celtic Lands!
Have you ever wondered what it really means to be Celtic? Mick (Celtic Elegance’s treasurer) takes on the task of answering this question in this informative blog post! Mick…
Have you ever wondered what it really means to be Celtic? Mick (Celtic Elegance’s treasurer) takes on the task of answering this question in this informative blog post! Mick…
So why bother to think about the Isle of Man? After all, it is just a tiny speck on the map, 23 miles long, 13 miles wide and stuck out…
Have you ever wondered how many of your neighbors could be linked by the same ancestry to you? How many people in your grocery store could you greet with, ‘Top…
At this time of the year, our minds turn towards the forthcoming Easter period and its significance to all Christians.
To discover a hidden gem brings a very contented feeling to one’s heart. This was our feeling on discovering St Celynnin Church for the first time in 2013.
5th Century legend has it that a young maid called Dwynwen fell in love with a Maelon Dafodrill.
We called him Noddy after a character in a children’s book by British authoress Enid Blyton. Our little kitty had enormous ears just like Noddy’s friend in the book! “Big Ears” didn’t sound quite fair so…
Wales is sometimes said to be the “castle capital of the world”. Wales had about 400 castles, of which over 100 are still standing, either as ruins or as restored buildings.
Some 400 years ago in a fishing village called Claddagh overlooking Galway Bay, close to the city of the Tribes, lived Richard Joyce, a Master Goldsmith.
There are many tales of ghosts that roam the dark brooding fortress of Dunluce Castle (Irish Gaelic – Dún Libhse).
Killahara Castle, set among the hills of Tipperary, is a recently restored tower house, offering the best in Celtic castle design and tranquility within its ancient walls.
The history of Thirlestane Castle dates back to at least the 13th century, when a large Border fort was built on the site to defend the approach to Edinburgh from the south.
Earliest records indicate that in 1155 in the reign of King Malcolm IV, Malleville Castle was an estate in the ownership of an Anglo-Norman Baron called Galfrid de Malleville, who was Sheriff of Edinburgh and Governor of…
Dalhousie Castle is steeped in Celtic Castle history and there are fascinating reminders of its rich and often turbulent past.
Clontarf Castle became a significant location in Celtic castle history and in Irish History, more than a century before the castle was built.
One of the great Celtic castles Belle Isle Castle has been inhabited since the 12th century. Originally called Ballymacmanus, it was home to the MacManus and Maguire family.
There are many great Celtic Castles with very unique histories and stories. Here’s a list of our favorite Celtic castles.
The Celtic tree of life symbolizes harmony and balance. These days, the tree of life symbol is used for jewelry decorations, tattoos and tapestries.
While many Celtic knots are popular designs, the one most often seen is the Trinity Knot, also known as a Triquetra. What does the symbol mean and what significance does it hold?
Celtic Jewelry from ancient times traces its roots from the second millennium BC to the first century BC.
The term “Celts” refer to the Celtic people (pronounced Keltic) that thrived in both ancient and modern times.
What makes silver, truly Sterling Silver and how do you buy only true silver?