Myths & Symbols
The Claddagh Story
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Brass Shamrock Paperweight
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Item Number: 7805
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This solid brass shamrock measures 5 ". On the back is the popular Irish Blessing: "May good luck be with you wherever you go. And your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow". Solid Brass.
The Shamrock
Long ago, when Ireland was the land of Druids, a Christian Bishop known to us now as St. Patrick, came to teach the word of God. Although the origins of the shamrock are lost in antiquity, legend suggests that it was St. Patrick who plucked a shamrock from Irish soil to demonstrate the simple (three-in-one) meaning of the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The shamrock is found on Irish medieval tombs and on old copper coins, known as St. Patrick's money. The plant was reputed to have mystic powers... the leaves standing upright to warn of an approaching storm.
Derived from the Irish word 'seamrog" meaning 'summer plant,' one thing is certain about the shamrock, it is worn by millions all over the world on St. Patrick's Day and remains Ireland's most famous symbol.
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