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Saint Patrick’s Plate is a cookbook by acclaimed Irish chef, author, and storyteller Terry McCoy. This unique book intertwines the legends of St. Patrick with recipes featuring the culinary history of his era. Saint Patrick’s Plate contains 60 easy to produce recipes, beautifully illustrated images and photos, all interspersed with stories and legends. Donegal Square is pleased to offer signed copies of Saint Patrick’s Plate cookbook!

The recipes utilize cooking methods and ingredients that were available in the 5th century. The food and cooking in St. Patrick’s time was healthy, high in energy, and free from preservatives. Saint Patrick’s Plate embraces the recent “roots to shoots” movement and explores a healthy diet, inspired by the saint and his saga, with ingredients still available today.

Saint Patrick’s Plate has something for everyone, from first-time cooks to more accomplished chefs. Recipes include fabulous seafood dishes, tasty snacks and starters, mouth-watering desserts, as well as homemade stocks, pasta, jams, cheese, wine, beer, gin and much more.

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These Scotty Gardening Gloves are great for the gardener in your life! Versatile yet fun, these are sure to bring a smile to anyone who wears them. Available in sizes small, medium, or large. Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited to launch our new and […]

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The Seal Tile shows one single, well fed, seal floating in the water The ceramic tiles are handmade, using a tube lining process, which is centuries old. This Seal Tile is just one of many in our offerings from Bridgeness Ceramics, Scotland. Dimensions: 4×4 Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal […]

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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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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 Set of 5 Sheep Coasters is made up of 5 coasters and the sheep shaped stand. It is an adorable gift or addition to your home. It is one of many items we carry from a handmade company in Ireland dealing heavily in wood. Grab your Set of 5 Sheep Coasters today! Can’t make it […]

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The Shamrock Stained Glass has a beautiful variety of green and gold colors, with “Irish Shamrock” on the top. Fastened with a chain, this stained glass piece will surely brighten any spot it is placed. 16cm Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited to launch […]

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Tired of the same old same old Guinness attire? Black and tan, or even just green tshirts and longsleeves, watch out! The Hawaiian Guinness shirt is suitable for vacation or just enjoying a day out. Perfect for men and women, you can match or stand alone! Pink flowers, blue palm trees and toucans brighten up […]

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The Wooden “Love, Loyalty, Friendship” Sign is a perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself. Light-weight and easy to hang, the wooden signs have plenty of sayings to choose from. Dimensions: 29.5″ wide x 5″ high Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited to launch […]

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The Wooden “Peace to All” Sign is a perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself. Light-weight and easy to hang, the wooden signs have plenty of sayings to choose from. Dimensions: 29.5″ wide x 5″ high Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited […]

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The Wooden “Policewoman” Sign is a perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself. Light-weight and easy to hang, the wooden signs have plenty of sayings to choose from. Dimensions: 29.5″ wide x 5″ high Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited to launch […]

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The Silk Avalon Tie will complete any special occasion’s look. Available in merlot or olive, this silk woven tie has little stag heads all over. The Silk Avalon Tie also comes in a gift box, perfect for gifting to a loved one or yourself. Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal […]

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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 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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This Standing Gnome Planter will make a precious addition to your garden! Not a gardener? It’s also great for gifting. The Standing Gnome Planter is made of resin, depicting an adorable gnome proudly hugging a shamrock planter. This is just one of many great garden items in the line. Dimensions: 8″ x 5.7″ x 8″ […]

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Angus the Stuffed Cow is a dapper guy, with his own scarf and horns. Fluffy yet fierce, Angus is the perfect gift for the cow lover in your life, or for yourself. 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 […]

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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