2006-08-20 15:31:28 · 5 answers · asked by BlondieCAMN 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The Irish word for Claddagh is An Cladach, which means the stoney beach, It is the name of what was an old fishing village in county Galway in Ireland. The village itself is long gone and the area is now part of the suburbs of the city of Galway. It is from this village that the Claddagh ring gets its name.
"Wearing the Claddagh Ring
The ring worn on the right hand, crown turned inwards tells that the wearers heart is yet unoccupied, worn with the crown turned outward reveals love is being considered.
Worn on the left hand the crown turned outwards shows all, that the wearer's heart is truly spoken for."
The first site shows the village in early 1900s and the second site gives a history of the making of the Claddagh ring. The third site shows a picture of Claddagh as it is today.
2006-08-23 14:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Claddagh Meaning
2016-09-28 01:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by heusel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay. We know that you don't "hate" Americans, although a little love does go a long way. Also, considering my comment on your previous thread, I'll take back the whole "you're painting Irish people to look bad". I didn't agree with what you said, but whatever. Regarding us Americans holding on to our ethnicity, I guess that's something that we can't adequately explain to others. For better or for worse, America is indeed a "different" country than others. An country built largely on immigrants. As some would and have said, it's considered the "Great Experiment" while the jury is still out on how it will turn out, hopefully for the better. Why and how we Americans identify with our heritage from other countries, may be something that others simply won't ever really understand. Doesn't mean that either of us are right, just means that we are different. I guess as you talk about growing up in Ireland, and experiencing that as being "Irish" I could talk about growing up in the U.S., being "American". We can agree to disagree here. I won't ever be able to fully explain to you our want to be known by part of our immigrant status as an American. It's harmless and with pride I assure you. So we're at a crossroads. Have a good one!
2016-04-02 06:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the true Irish deffinition or meaning of "claddagh"?
2015-08-06 01:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I agree with you. Some of the known mixtures in my blood line are Scottish, English, and even Native American. But I dont claim to be any of those.
2016-04-01 10:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friendship (the hands shaking); loyalty (the crown); & love (the heart)
2006-08-20 15:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by heatherbee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want the meaning of the word or the meaning of the ring
2006-08-20 15:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by suequek 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋