Story of the Claddagh Ring
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surround the story of Ireland's unique symbol of love and friendship...
the Claddagh Ring. Its tradition lies deep in the dark pools of the
history of Galway, an ancient City of Tribes. A true tale speaks of
Richard Joyce, swept to slavery from the little fishing village of
Claddagh; of time passing and the intervening years in which Richard
became a masterly goldsmith who was eventually rewarded with freedom. When
at last he returned to his beloved Claddagh he turned his fine skills to
the creation of a jewel that would be renowned as an emblem of love and friendship:
two hands cradling a crowned heart. Today, the village of Claddagh may
have vanished but its golden legacy remains.
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