Ireland’s Ancient East route invites people to wander through 5,000 years of history. There are many different suggested routes and here we showcase three of them and match them with some spectacular Rings from Ireland jewelry:
1. 4-Day Celtic Coast Tour
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| Glendalough |
This
Celtic Coast Tour of Ireland’s Ancient East takes in some of the grandest stately homes of Co. Wicklow including
Kilruddery House;
Powerscourt House and Gardens and the atmospheric
Russborough House. The tour then goes through Glendalough and then in to Counties Wexford and Waterford, covering off Tintern Abbey and Dunbrody Abbey and Hook Lighthouse. Then it’s in to County Waterford and beautiful Lismore Castle and Ardmore finishing off with the spectacular
Blarney Castle in Co. Cork.
Jewelry Match: Glendalough: White Gold Celtic Cross
This small double sided
White Gold Celtic Cross references the ancient stone Celtic Cross monuments famous all over Ireland, including Monasterboice and Glendalough. This stunning Celtic Cross is available in solid 10k, 14k or 18k white gold and includes a Trinity knot on each limb of the cross with a continuity knot on the circle representing eternity.
2. Land of 5,000 Dawns Tour
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| Newgrange |
For those interested in Ireland’s earliest inhabitants, the chance to follow in the journeys of their ancestors is an intriguing one on the
Land of 5,000 Dawns Tour. This tour starts at Kells, Co. Meath, which gave its name to the famous Book of Kells. This trip invites visitors to view some of the most important Christian and pagan sites it is possible to see, spanning The Hill of Tara to Newgrange and Slane; to Round Towers and Bru na Boinne and suggests four days to take in all the spectacular sites.
Jewelry Match: Newgrange: Newgrange Faith Ring
The Newgrange Faith rings come in sterling silver, yellow gold, white gold and two tone variations. These stunning rings feature spiral shapes found on the Newgrange megalithic monument. They are also inscribed with the word "Faith" written in ancient Ogham script.
3. Historic Heartlands Tour
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| Clonmacnoise |
Ireland’s Ancient East features the
Historic Heartlands Tour. This tour will take you to Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly, one of Ireland’s most important ancient centers of learning featuring a cathedral, Round Towers and churches. There’s also the giant telescope and tree house at Birr Castle and the Rock of Cashel, Jerpoint Abbey and the Rock of Dunamase and the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens.
Jewelry Match: Clonmacnoise: History of Ireland Bracelet
The story of the history of Ireland is told in a series of symbols engraved in to the
History of Ireland Ladies Silver 4 Link Bracelet. Round towers, just like Clonmacnoise are one of the featured symbols. The other 11 symbols include the Circle of Life, Saint Patrick, Vikings, the Norman Invasion, Battle of the Boyne, United Irishmen, Irish Flag, Famine, Famine Ships, the GPO and Partition.
Ireland’s Ancient East is one of the most compelling ways to travel back through time and witness truly spectacular ancient treasures.