Irish Claddagh rings have an unexpected history—it involves pirates. You’ve seen the iconic heirloom with two hands clasping a crowned heart. Do you know its history?

GALWAY, Ireland — Over the years the Claddagh ring — which shows two hands clasping a crowned heart — has been a love token, a friendship ring and, in modern times, a symbol of Ireland itself.

Originating around 1700 and crafted by Galway jeweler Richard Joyce, the Claddagh ring, with its distinctive design of two hands holding a crowned heart, stands as a symbol of love, loyalty, and ...

The fascinating story of an old town, The Claddagh, Galway that refused to give up its traditions. Before it was known nearly the world over as a piece of jewelry, Claddagh was a community in ...

Claddagh Jewellers, at the heart of Galway city in the west of Ireland, will be gifting one of IrishCentral's lucky readers with a Claddagh ring from their natural birthstone collection!

I f you have an Irish friend—or even if you've celebrated St. Patrick's Day weekend—you're probably familiar with the classic Claddagh ring. But did you know it's more than just Celtic jewelry?

Claddagh ring revival: ‘The age group 25-35 have no problem lashing out €450 for one’ The Galway classic has become a prized accessory for a new generation of Irish people, keen to document ...

The Deputy Mayor of Galway city is leading calls for European legislation to protect the Claddagh ring symbol to combat a surge of imitations which have flooded the online market.

The Claddagh ring is widely believed to have originated in the fishing village of Claddagh in Galway. She explained that the ring has a ‘dubious’ origin, with various folklore and myths ...