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.75″ diameter

Tree of Life drop earrings in sterling silver with marcasite.

The Celts believed the Tree of Life connected two worlds; the roots were in the Earth and the branches reached to Heaven. Today, the branches and roots often signify the family tree.

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.5″W x .6″H

The beautiful Trinity Knot earrings in Sterling Silver are embellished with crystals. Like all ShanOre jewelry, they were hallmarked at Dublin Castle and made in Ireland to insure their authenticity.

 

alt= glencairn with a stag engraved on it sitting next to glencairn box on a grey background

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4 1/2″ H, comes with gift box

The Glencairn Crystal Nosing Glass is specifically designed to optimize the whiskey drinking experience. The unique shape of the glass allows the whiskey drinker to experience all the nuances and complexities of fine whiskey.

The Stag is a symbol of male fertility, the fertility of the forest, and the renewal of nature. The McCarthy family (Neville’s Mum’s side) coat of arms features a Red Stag.

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50ml (1.7oz)

Inis Energy of the Sea is a sparkling, unisex scent that refreshes and makes you feel close to the sea, no matter where you are. Inis (“island” in Irish) is inspired by the wild Atlantic west coast of Ireland.

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.2″W x .5″L

Trinity knot post earrings in sterling silver with freshwater pearl.

The Trinity Knot is one of the most recognized Celtic symbols and usually signifies the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The number three is sacred to the Celts, however, and the Trinity Knot (or triquetra) predated Christianity. This knot can mean Mind, Body, Spirit or Past, Present, Future. It also represents the three stages of life: Maiden, Mother, Wise Woman.

alt= green bag of shortbread mix with a red deer on a white background

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Bake traditional Shortbread at home with McCarthy’s Traditonal Shortbread Mix! Simply add butter and bake. Makes 60 cookies or “coins”. Mix Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, High-Gluten Flour, Granulated Sugar, Salt. Allergen Warning: Contains Wheat Gluten, and Dairy when added. May contain traces of nuts. Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal […]

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Pendant measures approx. 1″ L x  3/4″ W

The Bethlehem Midnight Star Pendant, available exclusively at Donegal Square. Inspired by the Star on South Mountain that shines over Bethlehem at night.

Sterling silver embellished with Swarovski crystals, handcrafted in Ireland by Shanore Irish Jewelry. 18″ sterling silver chain with a 2″ extender decorated with a small Trinity knot.

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The Bethlehem Midnight Star Earrings, available exclusively at Donegal Square. Sterling silver embellished with Swarovski crystals, handcrafted in Ireland by Shanore Irish Jewelry. Drop earring with sterling silver leverback.

Approx. 3/4″ L

alt= glencairn with engraved phrase water of life sitting next to glencairn box on a grey background

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The Glencairn Crystal Nosing Glass is specifically designed to optimize the whiskey drinking experience. The unique shape of the glass allows the whiskey drinker to experience all the nuances and complexities of fine whiskey. Uisge Beatha translates to “Water of Life”.

4 1/2″ H, comes with gift box

alt= glencairn with Ireland and a harp engraved on it sit next to a glencairn box on a grey background

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The Glencairn Crystal Nosing Glass is specifically designed to optimize the whiskey drinking experience. The unique shape of the glass allows the whiskey drinker to experience all the nuances and complexities of fine whiskey.

4 1/2″ H, comes with gift box

alt= glencairn engraved with keep calm and have a dram sitting next to glencairn box on a grey background

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The Glencairn Crystal Nosing Glass is specifically designed to optimize the whiskey drinking experience. The unique shape of the glass allows the whiskey drinker to experience all the nuances and complexities of fine whiskey.

4 1/2″ H, comes with gift box

alt= glencairn engraved with England crest sitting next to glencairn box on a grey background

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The Glencairn Crystal Nosing Glass is specifically designed to optimize the whiskey drinking experience. The unique shape of the glass allows the whiskey drinker to experience all the nuances and complexities of fine whiskey.

4 1/2″ H, comes with gift box

alt= glencairn with welsh dragon and welsh text sitting next to glencain box on a grey background

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The Glencairn Crystal Nosing Glass is specifically designed to optimize the whiskey drinking experience. The unique shape of the glass allows the whiskey drinker to experience all the nuances and complexities of fine whiskey.

Featuring the Welsh Dragon and “Cymru” (“Wales” in the Welsh language).

4 1/2″ H, comes with gift box

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Inis hand wash is an Inis Energy of the Sea product. It’s a sparkling, clean unisex scent that refreshes and makes you feel close to the sea, no matter where you are. Inis (“island” in Irish) is inspired by the wild Atlantic west coast of Ireland. This rich hand wash will soften and refresh your skin while cleaning it too. The handy pump dispenser makes it easy for anyone to use.

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Inis hand lotion is an Inis Energy of the Sea (EOS) product. It’s a sparkling, clean unisex scent that refreshes and makes you feel close to the sea, no matter where you are. Inis (“island” in Irish) is inspired by the wild Atlantic west coast of Ireland. This rich lotion will soften and refresh your skin. The handy pump dispenser makes it easy for anyone to use.

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Inis hand lotion is an Inis Energy of the Sea (EOS) product. It’s a sparkling, clean unisex scent that refreshes and makes you feel close to the sea, no matter where you are. Inis (“island” in Irish) is inspired by the wild Atlantic west coast of Ireland. This rich lotion will soften and refresh your skin.

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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