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The Compact Tartan Umbrella is perfect for those rainy Ireland and Scotland like days. Available in the very traditional Black Watch or Royal Stewart tartans. 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, […]

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The Guinness Cookbook is the perfect item for the Guinness lover in your life! We all have a friend, and some of us are the friend, that already owns every Guinness t-shirt, hat, and hoodie known to man. This is the item for them! Don’t know a Guinness lover, but do have a wannabe chef […]

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The Coral Enamel Necklace is a fabulous piece of jewelry to brighten up your fun and feminine side. This eye-catching sterling silver necklace features a delicate silver chain with coral, playfully colored with enamel. Dramatic yet fashionable, this necklace is perfect for adding a colorful touch to your look! The Coral Enamel Necklace: Suspended on […]

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A uniquely cozy texture combined with rainbow stitching makes this Kelda Cosy Scarf from Powder! The cosy scarf is gloriously rich in colour – the perfect complement to any outfit and jacket! Powder was established in 2009 by award-winning Design Director Lisa Beaumont. She creates unique fashion accessories by pulling together color, texture, and attention […]

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The Crew Neck Sweater from West End Knitwear in Ireland is made from 100% Pure New Wool. Warmth is the key to its construction, and it is sure not to let you down, regardless of the weather. Also, this sweater’s traditional style fits almost any occasion, whether for formal or casual wear.  Its sleek style […]

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The Crewneck Patch Sweater is the cozy addition you’ve been searching for! Patches of cream and gray with super soft merino wool make this sweater overly adorable. Perfect for the person who can’t decide which neutral color they would like to wear, this sweater will be your new go to. The Crewneck Patch Sweater is […]

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The Crewneck Striped Sweater is a perfect balance of tradition and fashion. Made of 100% merino wool, this sweater is sure to impress. Available in sizes S – XXL 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 […]

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The Cute Puffins Tile shows two puffins beak to beak against a beautiful blue sky. The ceramic tiles are handmade, using a tube lining process, which is centuries old. This Cute Puffins Tile is just one of many in our offerings from Bridgeness Ceramics, Scotland. Dimensions: 8×8 Can’t make it into our retail store? We […]

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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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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 Gold Vermeil Clear Star Drop Earrings from ShanOre feature the Bethlehem star and crystal embellishments for an elegant addition to any wardrobe. The gold vermeil (pronounced ver-may) in the Gold Vermeil Clear Star Drop Earrings is comprised of a thick 14kt gold layering bonded over fine-quality sterling silver. This process provides the usability and durability […]

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ShanOre’s Hope for Life Bethlehem Star Drop Earrings are a stunning and meaningful piece of jewelry. They are sterling silver with delicate crystal embellishments and 100% handcrafted in Ireland.  Not only are they beautiful, but they were also designed to showcase six vibrant and noteworthy colors. Each color represents a type of cancer and the […]

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The Gold Vermeil Pink Star Drop Earrings from ShanOre feature the Bethlehem star and crystal embellishments. They are an elegant touch to any wardrobe. The gold vermeil (pronounced ver-may) in the Gold Vermeil Pink Star Drop Earrings is comprised of a thick 14kt gold layering bonded over fine-quality sterling silver. This process provides the usability and […]

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The Gold Vermeil Celtic Knot Drop Earrings are three-dimensional and beautifully embellished with cubic zirconia. When elegance is called for, these earrings can’t be beaten! They are perfect for special occasions while connecting to old traditions. The Celtic knot is an iconic symbol in Ireland, symbolizing eternity with no beginning or end. Consequently, the Gold […]

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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