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The Story Of The Claddagh Ring
By Sean Mcmahon
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Description
In The Story of the Claddagh Ring, historian and master storyteller Sean McMahon embarks on a captivating investigation to untangle the true history of this beloved icon. Journeying from the bustling, tribal quays of medieval Galway to the fiercely independent fishing village of the Claddagh itself, McMahon sifts through centuries of archives, ballads, and scholarly debate. With the tenacity of a detective and the warmth of a natural narrator, he challenges long-held assumptions and unearths startling revelations that rewrite the ring's biography.
Why were the earliest surviving rings all made for men? How did a simple, local custom transform into an international symbol of Irish identity? And who truly deserves credit for its creation?
McMahon reveals a history far more intriguing and complex than the familiar myths, demonstrating how the ring's power lies not just in its mysterious past, but in the meaning we forge for it today. The quest to find the truth behind the Claddagh ultimately uncovers a deeper story about how the most powerful legends are not simply discovered, but made.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
130
Release Date:
2026-01-16
Publication Date:
2026-01-16
Publisher:
Mercier Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
180690019X
ISBN13:
9781806900190
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
105 g
Height:
108 cm
Width:
152 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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