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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 […]
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Good day, lassie/laddie! Have you heard the news?! April 6th is Tartan Day! Here at Donegal Square, we celebrate Tartan Day and it’s history all month long. In fact, one could say we celebrate Tartan Day everyday in our store! What is Tartan Day ? What is Tartan Day, ye say? Why April 6th […]
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Tartan: Symbol of The Clan Good day, lad or lass! This week I’m back to educate you more on the intriguing history of the tartan. There’s hundreds of years of conflict and love behind those iconic striped creations. Just as clans came together in marriage, they represented great divides as well. Religion against religion, family […]
My entrepreneurial journey began at age 11 in my mother's dress shop in Northern Ireland. After moving to America following a field hockey romance in 1978, I was working as a Civil Engineer in Pennsylvania. When my Dad was diagnosed with a terminal illness, I realized how difficult it was to squeeze in trips back home. Dad's illness became the catalyst for starting a business that would allow me to travel home routinely.
In February 1985, Donegal Square was born—a cultural bridge inspired by my Irish upbringing. Over the decades, my wife Linda and I have developed the shop and helped establish the Celtic Cultural Alliance and Celtic Classic Festival. Today, we've created a warm haven where visitors are "instantly transported across the Atlantic to Ireland...no passport required," offering authentic Celtic gifts in an atmosphere that feels like visiting the old country with friends.
Hey, I'm Neville,
The founder behind Donegal Square & McCarthy's Red Stag Pub
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