The proud history and tradition of Irish music and heritage will be celebrated with visitors from worldwide as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 comes to Drogheda, County Louth for the first time.
The world’s largest annual celebration of Irish music, language, song and dance takes place from Sunday 12th to Sunday 19th August and is set to welcome over 300,000 visitors to Ireland’s Ancient East.
Rings from Ireland is a proud ‘Friend of the Fleadh’ and here are some beautiful pieces of jewelry to celebrate Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 and the very best of Irish design and craftsmanship, all featuring the Irish harp. Whether you wear them with pride or purchase them for a visitor to the Fleadh, you are guaranteed that you are showcasing the very best of Irish musical heritage:
An Irish Harp Charm
This Silver Green Enamel Irish Harm Charm is a great way to celebrate Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The Irish harp is an instant celebration of Ireland and all of its culture and musical heritage and this can be worn proudly with the green set off beautifully by the accompanying silver.
Harp Silver Tie Tac
Show off your Irish heritage with this Harp tie tac that features the national emblem of Ireland. Used by the Irish government and the Guinness brewery as a logo, the harp fits into all aspects of Irish culture. This tie tac is a great Fleadh memento and is available in solid sterling silver or in white gold.
A Golden Musical Harp
Ireland’s harp – this is a symbol that has layers of meaning. This yellow gold tie tac is a wonderful way to celebrate Ireland and music by wearing the national emblem of Ireland which is famous worldwide. The tie tac is solid 10k yellow gold and a practical yet very meaningful gift. Seen in all aspects of Irish culture from the Irish government to the Guinness brewery, the harp is an unmistakable emblem of the best of Ireland.
The Irish harp is the official emblem for Ireland and this status dates back several centuries. Today a representation of the traditional harp is to be found on the Presidential seal and official documents and on Irish euro coins. It’s known as the Celtic harp, the Gaelic harp or the cláirseach (in Irish).
The harp was once the most popular instruments in ancient times with harpists employed to play for Chieftans. After the Flight of the Earls in 1607, when their patrons fled to mainland Europe, the harpists were left to travel the country and play wherever they could. In the mid 1700’s the tunes began to be officially written down for the first time and collectors began to travel the country compiling music.
The Celtic harp sits proudly among Ireland’s main traditional instruments - the fiddle, Irish flute, tin whistle, uilleann pipes and bodhrán. Celebrate the musical traditions of Ireland with the Fleadh and Rings from Ireland!