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On Sept. 23-25, downtown Bethlehem will again come alive with all things Celtic as we host the 35th Annual Celtic Classic. 35 years! How is that possible? And yet it’s true. For 35 years, Bethlehem has celebrated the Celtic culture through various activities, competitions, music, food, performances, and crafts. From the beginning, Donegal Square has […]

Combining history, culture, and community is nothing new at Donegal Square-in fact, we thrive on it! There is one item at the store, however, that is almost iconic in its ability to honor this ideal. That is the Bethlehem City Tartan, created by our one and only, Neville Gardner.  According to Neville, customers repeatedly requested […]

The Handmade Soap Company is Donegal Square’s latest addition to our skin care lines. Based in County Meath, this company prides itself in its strict ethical sourcing policy. Their intent is to leave the smallest footprint imaginable on the earth. They are kind, to each other and to the earth. Their watchword, “Kindness Comes Naturally” […]

Lughnasadh: Start of the Harvest Season In the Celtic year, August 1 is the holiday of Lughnasadh (pronounced loo-NAS-ah), also known as Lammas Day or Loaf Mass Day. Set between the summer (Litha) and the fall equinox (Mabon) during ancient times, Lughnasadh was, and still is, one of the most joyful festivals. In addition to […]

We’re excited! We are introducing a new product line, the Irish Fantasy Football League, designed by our one and only Neville Gardner. It combines the love of football with a unique logo for many areas of Ireland in particularly  colorful and creative graphic designs. We hope you will love it as much as we do!  […]

Searching for that “perfect” gift for the man in your life? Men’s Celtic jewellery may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Shanore’s new “Spirit of the Celt” Gentlemen’s collection opens up a world of possibilities full of meaning and symbolism. Whether for Dad, Grandfather, uncle, godfather, friend, or son, this premiering […]

We are happy to give you an inside look into the creative genius of jewelry designer, Keith Jack. Originally from Scotland, Keith emigrated to Western Canada where his product line exploded into vibrant, traditional and contemporary Celtic designs.  While deeply inspired by his Scottish roots, Keith takes the ancient symbols of his culture and interprets […]

Bill Baber’s Handmade Scottish Boutique Collection Meet the newest additions to Donegal Square’s women’s collection: original Scottish knitwear from Edinburgh’s Bill Baber Knitwear. This boutique calls Old Town Edinburgh home and has been producing beautiful handmade Scottish knitwear since 1977. Bill and Helen Baber are at the helm of this knit ship, and they also […]

Blue Frogs Company: Custom Celtic Wood Carvings  Amongst the most beautiful items we carry at Donegal Square are our Blue Frogs Celtic Carvings. Stunning wall hangings of celtic symbology carved from real mahogany wood, each piece is crafted one at a time and personally autographed by the maker. The carving and painting process is done […]