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This Roll Neck Raglan Sweater is comfortable yet unique. Currently only stocked in this deep red, the sweater is a true show stopper. Add the Roll Neck Raglan Sweater to your collection, or gift it to a friend. Available in sizes S – XL Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal […]

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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 an up-close […]

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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 an up-close […]

alt= a red and black tartan teabag holder shaped like a teapot with a stylized highland cow

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The Highland Cow Tea Bag Holder is an adorable piece featuring a coo, “Scotland”, and thistles with a whimsically shaped handle, perfect for drinking. The Highland Cow (or coo) is the oldest breed of cow in the world. Their famous large horns help them forage for food during snowy winters in the Scottish Highlands and […]

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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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These Thistle Earrings by Keith Jack is a subtle nod to Scottish heritage. The thistle represents resilience, protection, and pride. Legend has it that a sleeping party of Scottish warriors were saved from an ambush of an invading Norse army when one of the attackers stepped on a thistle, causing a commotion that woke the […]

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Hold the power of Thor – the Thunder God – with the silver and bronze THOR’S HAMMER “Mjölnir” Pendant Necklace by Keith Jack. With the ability to summon lightning and the strength to level mountains, the hammer Mjölnir was said to be one of the most powerful weapons ever created and the sound of thunder […]

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Your favorite pattern from Islander is now available in shoe form! Brought to you by Islander UK, these adorable Blair Trainers are shown in their signature pattern. Blues and neutrals make up the coloration of your newest potential addition to your closet. Available in sizes: 5 US (3) 6 US (4) 7 US (5) 8 […]

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The Tree of Life Enamel Bracelet is sterling silver, with contrasting white enamel and rose gold trinity knots. The variety of colors and metals on this bracelet embody femininity, giving an overall dainty feel. The tree of life is said to embody love, nurturance, and growth. The Tree of Life Bracelet would make a great […]

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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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The Trinity and Shamrock Earrings unite two very popular Irish symbols, as well as two beautifully paired metals. Over the years, the meaning of the trinity knot has been given many different interpretations. The symbol of everlasting love (thanks to its “eternal” knotwork), or the connection between present, past, and future are merely a couple. […]

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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.

 

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The Trinity Knot Malachite Necklace is modern play on a very traditional symbol, intimately adding meaning to a potential everyday piece. The addition of the trinity knot is ideal for stylish, sophisticated, and faith-filled believers. Malachite is not only a unique yet beautiful stone, it is also said to provide protection and positive changes. The […]

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The Trinity Knot Malachite Stud Earrings are a modern play on a very traditional symbol, intimately adding meaning to a potential everyday piece. The addition of the trinity knot is ideal for stylish, sophisticated, and faith-filled believers. Malachite is not only a unique yet beautiful stone, it is also said to provide protection and positive […]

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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.

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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