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	The Original Claddagh Ring from the Royal Claddagh Store, Ireland
		The traditional wedding ring of the Irish since the 17th Century, the Royal Claddagh ring is today worn by people all over the world as a universal symbol of love, loyalty, friendship and fidelity, and of their Irish heritage.
		One of the first acts of his reign was to send an ambassador to Algiers to demand the immediate release of all the British subjects detained there in slavery, the dey and council, intimidated, reluctnatly complied with this demand.
		The gold Royal Claddagh ring was to become for many the only enduring link with their home country and practically their only savings and family inheritance.
	www.claddagh.com (541 words)

	Claddagh Ring - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Claddagh design, an original symbol of the "Fisher Kings" of the Galway town of Claddagh, Ireland, was first fashioned into the traditional ring in the 17th Century during the reign of Mary II.
		A "fenian" Claddagh without the crown was later designed in Dublin, but that is not an indication that the crown in the original design was intended as a symbol of fidelity to the British crown.
		In Popular Culture, the Claddagh Ring has appeared on Buffy the Vampire Slayer where the title character Buffy Summers is given the ring by her vampire lover Angel, a native of Ireland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Claddagh_ring (752 words)

	Claddagh ring: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Claddagh Ring is a famous friendship ring originating from the Claddagh Claddagh quick summary:
		The claddagh was once a fishing village located just outside the walls for galway city where the corrib river meets galway bay....
		The fisher king is a figure in arthurian folklore, sometimes held to be the keeper of the holy grail....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cl/claddagh_ring.htm (785 words)

	Claddagh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In recent years, the city has expanded considerably, so the Claddagh is considered to be part of the city centre.
		The Claddagh is famous for the Claddagh ring—a friendship ring.
		Claddagh is one of the oldest fishing villages in Ireland just a little ways from Galway City in western Ireland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Claddagh (405 words)

	CLADDAGHRINGS.COM History of the Claddagh Ring (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The original Claddagh ring is generally attributed to one Richard Joyce, of Galway.
		Joyce departed from Claddagh, a small fishing village where the waters of the River Corrib meet Galway Bay, on a ship enroute to the plantations of the West Indies.
		The earliest Claddagh rings to be traced bear his mark and the initial letters of his name, RI (Richard Joyce).
	www.claddaghrings.com /history.htm (486 words)

	The History of Claddagh Jewelry and the Claddagh Ring - SimplyIrish.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Legend has it that the claddagh symbol was originated by Richard Joyce, a Galway seafarer kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in North Africa where he learned the art of goldsmithing.
		For centuries this was used as a wedding ring by the fisher folk of Claddagh village, which nestled outside the walls of Galway city in the west of Ireland.
		Claddagh rings are worn as friendship, engagement or wedding rings depending on how they are worn.
	www.simplyirish.com /claddagh_history.asp (208 words)

	THE STORY OF THE CLADDAGH RING
		The "Claddagh" ring is a particularly distinctive ring; two hands clasp a heart surmounted by a crown.
		The whole district is the one served by fisherfolk of the Claddagh village just outside the city of Galway, but became known as the Claddagh ring probably because of the proximity to the city of the large Claddagh fishing community using the ring alone.
		The earliest examples of Claddagh rings that can be dated are stamped with RI, the mark of Richard Joyce, a goldsmith working in Galway circa 1689-1737, of the Joyce Tribe, one of the renowned "Fourteen Tribes of Galway" City.
	www.potgold.com /claddagh.htm (759 words)

	Claddagh From o'Gills.
		Claddagh as a symbol, is one of the most famous Irish symbols there is. As Claddagh rings are today loved and adored by many people the world over, not only as a ring, but also for what their Claddagh Rings bring to their sense of spirit and romance.
		So it was in the year 1689 Richard returned to the little fishing of Claddagh in Galway, to celebrate his return he decided to fashion a ring to thank all of those who had helped him and those who had waited for him.
		Today the Claddagh has become famous for it’s quality of love, the words Love, Loyalty and Friendship have become the backbone of the Claddagh, and it is with this that so many people all over the world have become fans and loyal advocates of the Claddagh traditions.
	www.ogills.com /index.asp?prod=279&sc=true&cat=Claddagh&PC=0 (1187 words)

	Claddagh rings, waterford crystal, celtic Irish jewelry, and Lladro at Fallers
		Fallers are makers of the world renowned Claddagh Rings and have a vast selection of Waterford Crystal, Lladro, Belleek, Galway Crystal, Genesis, Newbridge, Claddagh,Celtic and Irish Jewelry including History of Ireland, I am of Ireland, John Rocha and Newbridge collections, Claddagh and Irish Wedding Rings and much more.
		We now have Sterling silver Claddagh rings for as little as $39 for the Ladies and $45 for the Gents traditional Claddagh.
		At fallers.com (the home of the Irish Claddagh Ring) we specialise in Claddagh Rings and have a long standing history of producing the world acclaimed and much admired Claddagh Ring.
	www.fallers.com (873 words)

	Claddagh Rings. The source for the most precious Irish Jewelry. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Claddagh ring is so called because it is believed to have originated in the Claddagh, Galway, and is unique in as much as it is the only ring in the world of a distinctive design used exclusively by a small community for over 400 years.
		From time immemorial the Claddagh was ruled by one of its inhabitants, periodically elected, who was called King.
		This ring became popular outside the Claddagh about the middle of the last century, especially as it was claimed to be the only ring made in Ireland ever to be worn by Queen Victoria and later King Edward VII.
	www.claddaghrings.net /history.html (689 words)

	Celtic Attic: Celtic Jewelry - Claddagh Jewelry
		The claddagh is a traditional celtic symbol, the hands are for friendship, the heart is for love and the crown is for loyalty.
		The Claddagh has long been associated with the motto “Let Love and Friendship Reign”, and we have bridged our free-form open heart design with one of these endearing symbols.
		Combining the sentiment of the Claddagh and the significance of the Trinity knot, these lovely sterling silver earrings are pleasing to the eye as well as completely traditional in aspect.
	www.celticattic.com /jewelry/celtic/claddagh.htm (806 words)

	Claddagh Gifts
		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 frienship: two hands cradling a crowned heart.
		The Claddagh is said to have a direct correlation to the three leaf Shamrock.
		The crown as a symbol of the Father, the left hand as the Son, and the right hand as the Holy Spirit, all caring for the heart in the center, which symbolizes humanity.
	www.lollysmith.com /claddagh1.html (702 words)

	Claddagh - Claddagh Ring Info ...
		When the Claddagh (also spelled Claddah) ring is worn on the right hand, crown turned inwards, your heart is yet unoccupied.
		It was on this day that he ring that now is known in every corner of the world as the Claddagh Ring, for there is no sentiment more beautiful than the one Richard carried home with him in his heart and we celebrate in jewelry of all types.
		What we can ascertain is that the Claddagh Ring enjoys an antiquity of at least 300 years and Richard Joyce is the earliest known maker of this unique ring.
	www.claddagh.uku.co.uk /_private/Claddagh_Info.htm (1238 words)

	The Claddagh Ring: Ireland's Cherished Symbol of Friendship, Loyalty and Love by Malcahy McCourt
		The Claddagh Ring, part of a group of "finger rings" dating from the Roman era, is formed by two clasped hands, symbolizing faith, love, loyalty, and friendship.
		Said to have been first crafted more than 400 years ago in Claddagh, a fishing village on Galway Bay, there is much more to the ring's tale than simple popular history, and McCourt is just the person to track it down and recount it with his stellar storytelling finesse.
		Another tale recounts how scores of Claddagh natives pawned the gold rings for passage to America during the potato famine, while modern myth alleges that hundreds of the rings were recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center, a testament to the heroism of Irish-American firefighters and cops.
	www.claddagh.com /book.asp?ISBN=0762417080 (373 words)

	Pub Claddagh
		The story of the Claddagh is one of the most beautiful sentiments to come from the Irish culture.
		The pirates captured the men from Claddagh and brought them to the far off North coast of Africa and sold them into slavery for what would surely be the rest of their lives.
		It was on this day that he presented her with the ring that is now known in each corner of the world as the Claddagh Ring.
	www.pubcladdagh.com /aboutus.htm (388 words)

	Claddagh Ring
		Claddagh eternity band in white gold with four diamonds and four emeralds.
		The highly polished Claddagh is carved into the ring and rests on a Florentine finish.
		They have a little different look than a traditional Claddagh ring and are very popular for a wedding ring.
	www.seawear.com /irish-jewelry/claddaghrings.html (1216 words)

	Claddagh
		The Claddagh is an Irish design comprised of a heart encircled by a hand on either side with a crown above.
		The original Claddagh was created by Richard Joyce of Galway, Ireland who lived in the oldest fishing village in the country, Claddagh, located where the River Corrib meets Galway Bay.
		The Claddagh became popular outside Ireland when so many left their country in hopes of finding a better life during the great famine of 1847-1849.
	www.greenlightwrite.com /claddagh.htm (702 words)

	►All About Claddagh \| Miss Peridot's Encyclopedia of Gems, Diamonds and Jewelry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is generally true that if the ring is on the right hand with the crown facing the base of the finger, the person wearing the ring is not in any serious relationship.
		According to some, a claddagh worn on the left hand in either orientation indicates that the wearer is married: others, however, distinguish between engagement and marriage (crown towards the base of the finger indicates being engaged; crown away from the base indicates marriage).
		In 1689, through the negotiations of William III, Joyce was released and returned to Galway, despite, it is said, the Moor's offer of the daughter's hand in marriage and a princely dowry of half of all his wealth.
	www.missperidot.com /012/term.asp?tid=454 (807 words)

	FENIAN CLADDAGH RINGS
		The traditional ring of the Irish since the 17th Century, the Claddagh ring is worn by people all over the world as a universal symbol of love, loyalty, friendship and fidelity.
		The gold Claddagh ring was to become for many the only enduring link with their home country and practically their only savings and family inheritance.
		Although similar to the Claddagh ring it was distinguished by its lack of a crown, to symbolize the struggle for a free republican Ireland.
	www.sinnfeinbookshop.com /en-us/dept_76.html (530 words)

	Irish, Celtic, Claddagh, ring pillow, pillows, basket, baskets, wedding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Hanging from center is a diamond-shaped charm with tradional Claddagh Symbol.
		Celtic 4 leaf clovers and swirled vines with tiny leaves form the lovely lace, which is draped over the corners and edges of this quality white satin ring pillow.
		Claddagh symbol formed of golden vines and rich green shamrocks.
	www.gcbridal.com /id390.htm (806 words)

	Claddagh - Bio
		CLADDAGH has been entertaining audiences in Southern California for over ten years.
		Our material is suitable for all ages, from 2 to 102, and for nearly any event (we have done weddings, private and company parties, public events, reunions, luncheons, and yes, even wakes!).
		If you are seriously interested in booking CLADDAGH for your event we have a standard press kit available.
	www.sevensouth.com /recordshop/Claddagh/bio.php (183 words)

	Claddagh Rings made in Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Claddagh rings with stones are made to order in Dublin Ireland so please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
		The Claddagh ring, worn on the left hand with the crown pointing away from your heart, tells all you are spoken for.
		As a wedding ring the Claddagh should be worn on the left ring finger facing inwards, crown towards the fingertip.
	www.celtarts.com /claddagh.htm (231 words)

	Claddagh 2 Day - Bangle - AllCelt.com
		It is this simplicity that speaks to everyone who looks at the Claddagh ring, symbolising love, friendship and loyalty.
		In "Claddagh 2 Day" We have a design totally in tune with modern feeling, demonstrating that utter simplicity and yet based on the symbols so expressive of the great Claddagh idea - the heart for love, the hands for friendship and the crown for loyalty.
		"Claddagh 2 Day" is designed with the dawning of a new millennium in mind, to take this classic design, in a simple and elegant form into the future.
	www.allcelt.com /prodView.asp?idproduct=726 (169 words)

	Claddagh Pub \| 2918 O’Donnell Street \| Baltimore, MD 21224
		At Claddagh Pub and Restaurant, the inviting atmosphere of a favorite local tavern meets critically acclaimed cuisine with an uptown flair.
		Discover for yourself why the Claddagh, named for enduring Celtic symbol of friendship, loyalty and love, inspires those very same qualities among discerning Baltimore diners.
		Some 400 years ago in a fishing village called Claddagh, over-looking Galway Bay, close to the city of the tribes, lived Richard Joyce, a Master Goldsmith.
	www.claddaghonline.com (179 words)

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		When these sailors would run into other fishermen in their waters, they would check for the sigil, and if they did not find it, they would kill them.
		(h) The original Claddagh ring is generally attributed to one Richard Joyce, a native of Galway, who while being transported as a slave to the plantations of the West Indies was captured by Mediterranean pirates and sold to a Moorish goldsmith who trained him in his craft.
		The pride of place is on the left hand, with the heart turned in, indicating that the wearer is happily married.
	www.ibiblio.org /gaelic/Eire/7.16.html (595 words)

	Claddagh Ring dress kiss fusion College House Irish Jewelers
		Wear a claddagh ring on the right hand, the crown turned inwards and the world may see the heart is yet unoccupied.
		Worn on the right hand, the crown turned outwards, and 'tis clear that a love is being considered.
		But when the claddagh ring is worn on the left hand, the crown outwards: two loves have become inseperable.
	www.collegehousejewellers.com /products/claddagh_rings2.htm (68 words)

	Claddagh Rings - Irish Culture
		The Claddagh design is used on everything from jewelry to mailboxes, and then some.
		Another version, and perhaps an extension of the former legend, describes how the Galway fishing village of Claddagh made the design as a sigil to be used on the sides and sails of the Claddagh fleet to identify other of their own ships.
		The Fenian Claddagh is another type of Claddagh ring that has two hands holding a heart, but without the crown.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art10046.asp (429 words)

	Claddagh House Bed & Breakfast
		Claddagh House Central Coast accommodation is a rural Manor House set on two lush green acres offering luxury «««« Bed and Breakfast capturing unique Irish warmth and hospitality.
		Claddagh House, accommodation located on the scenic Central Coast NSW, is just an hour's drive north of Sydney, only minutes from Avoca and Terrigal Beaches.
		At Claddagh House accommodation, enjoy absorbing yourself in a selection of Ireland's finest Literature and Music.
	www.bbcladdaghhouse.com (197 words)

	Claddagh Rings, Celtic & Irish Jewellery From Claddagh Jewellers, Galway
		Claddagh - The Tale Of the Ring A wonderful new book recounting the original story of the claddagh ring, officially launched in Galway.
		Claddagh rings, sometimes called claddaugh rings (or spelled incorrectly as cladaugh, claddah, cladagh or cladda), have been worn in Ireland for centuries.
		According to the Legend Of The Claddagh Ring, claddagh rings originated in the small fishing village of The Claddagh, Galway in the 17th century and their message of Love, Friendship and Loyalty made them widely worn.
	www.iol.ie /jewels (254 words)

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