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The 100 piece Scottish Puzzles are great for the puzzler in your life, even if that happens to be you! 100 pieces are great for kids or even a quick challenge. We brought these puzzles in from Scotland and we also offer 1000 pieces for the more avid puzzle fanatic. Can’t make it into our […]

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The 1000 piece Scottish Puzzles are great for the puzzler in your life, even if that happens to be you! 1000 pieces are a great challenge for a rainy day. We brought these puzzles in from Scotland and we also offer 1000 pieces for the more avid puzzle fanatic. Can’t make it into our retail […]

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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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The Lavender Hand Cream 75ml is perfectly creamy and long lasting. We also sell the same scent in a bar of soap, or a heather and moss hand cream and soap bar. Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited to launch our new and unique virtual […]

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The Inis Mineral Soap is a clean, unisex scent that refreshes and makes you feel close to the sea, no matter where you are.. A favorite around the world, Inis is inspired by the beauty and energy of the wild western coast of Ireland. Fresh, clean and energizing, notes of lemon bring a feeling of […]

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The Inis Mineral Soap is a clean unisex scent that refreshes and makes you feel close to the sea, no matter where you are.. A favorite around the world, Inis is inspired by the beauty and energy of the wild western coast of Ireland. Fresh, clean and energizing, notes of lemon bring a feeling of […]

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Put the Andrews Keyring with your keys and take your heritage with you everywhere! The keyrings are perfect to represent your clann or give homage to your ancestors on either side of the family tree. The Andrews Keyring doesn’t fit your family heritage? No problem! We carry a wide variety of family crests in pinbadges, […]

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The Dubarry Antrim men’s Chelsea boot designed with all the performance technology of the country boot collection. These GORE-TEX Chelsea boots are not only stylish, they are waterproof leather boots. Worn as part of the country casual look, or as the men’s smart casual look. Pair these with country tweed clothing for a day at […]

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The Heather and Moss Hand Cream 75ml is perfectly creamy and long lasting. We also sell the same scent in a bar of soap, or a lavender hand cream and soap bar. Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited to launch our new and unique virtual […]

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Inis Scented Seashells and Sea Glass is a branded votive with a separate vile, filled with sea shells and sea glass. A favorite around the world, Inis is inspired by the beauty and energy of the wild western coast of Ireland. Fresh, clean and energizing, notes of lemon bring a feeling of sunshine on your […]

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Matted. 5×7. Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited to launch our new and unique virtual shopping program. Connecting via FaceTime or Zoom, you will have a virtual personal shopping session with a Donegal Square team member. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, get […]

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The Bethlehem Tartan was designed by our owner, Neville Gardner, in 1993. To this day it is still only woven with our permission, as it is a registered tartan. Navy blue – St. Andrew’s coloring to represent the Scots Bright red – the Welsh and English Army green – the Irish Gray background – the […]

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Layered with meaning, the bold and heavy duty Iron Biker Cross Necklace by Keith Jack invokes a wealth of symbolic meaning. Set within a recessed backdrop sits a spear point cross accented with intertwining Celtic knots – the four points of the cross representing honor, strength, loyalty, and valor. The large biker cross frame has […]

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Layered with meaning, the bold and heavy duty Iron Biker Cross Necklace by Keith Jack invokes a wealth of symbolic meaning. Set within a recessed backdrop sits a spear point cross accented with intertwining Celtic knots – the four points of the cross representing honor, strength, loyalty, and valor. The large biker cross frame has […]

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Matted. 5×7. Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited to launch our new and unique virtual shopping program. Connecting via FaceTime or Zoom, you will have a virtual personal shopping session with a Donegal Square team member. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, get […]

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The Boston Wool Felt Hat from Jack Murphy Water is so versatile that it is the perfect compliment to any outfit. It comes in a variety of colors and is one of the most functional and durable hats on the market.  It is designed in a classic wide-brimmed style with a teardrop crown and features […]

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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