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Backed with cork, the coaster itself work just like any other coaster would, but is embellished with an Irish county! The County Westmeath Coaster is the perfect Irish addition to your home or bar. The county coasters are perfect to represent your clann or give homage to your ancestors on either side of the family […]

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it on your cap, your backpack, your sweater, or even your shoe! The county pinbadges are perfect to represent your clann or give homage to your ancestors on either side of the family tree, without committing to a specific clann. The County Westmeath Pinbadge represents County Westmeath, located in the heart of Ireland. It is […]

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Enjoy the cake cutting tradition at your wedding or, any occasion, with our Pewter Claddagh Cake Knife from Mullingar! Crafted in Westmeath Ireland, each piece guaranteed lead-free and safe for food. The design is that of the Claddagh taken from the famous love symbol designed in the town of Claddagh, County Galway by Richard Joyce […]

alt= sliver mug with raised pewter deer on a gray background

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Hand crafted by skilled pewter craftsmen this plain traditional style tankard is a great gift for Birthdays, Grooms and Groomsmen, Graduations and Awards. This an ideal gift for the drinker who appreciates fine Irish craftsmanship. Personalized with a custom Stag. Measurements: 4.5″ x 3.25″ x 4″ Can’t make it into our retail store? We can […]

alt= silver glenncairn with a raised pewter deer on a white background

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Enjoy your whiskey to the fullest when drinking from one of these distinctive pewter vessels engraved with our Red Stag logo. Each glass is numbered and has a wide bottom to encourage warming and swirling while showing off the color of the whiskey. They have a more tapered mouth than a snifter glass to allow […]

Mullingar Claddagh Heart Jewelry Box

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charming heart-shaped jewelry box embossed with a traditional Claddagh insignia, making it a wonderful gift and ideal for storing jewelry and trinkets. The design is that of the Claddagh taken from the famous love symbol designed in the town of Claddagh, Co. Galway by Richard Joyce back in the year 1689. The design used for […]

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Mullingar Claddagh Small Jewelry Box embossed on all sides and lid with a Celtic design.  The top of the box is embellished with the Claddagh insignia. The interior lined with red felt with a compartment for rings/earrings and other precious items. The ancient craft of pewter making revived in Ireland by Paddy Collins in Mullingar […]

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Unwind from a hard day of work in Celtic style with a taste of whiskey from this Mullingar Pewter Whiskey Triskel Glass Set. These clear, sleek glasses each adorned on the front with a pewter disc with an antique finish that gives this glass a vintage look. Featured on each disc a circle made of […]

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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