How many of you around the world know what a claddagh ring is, or actually have one, and also can you please say what country you're from....
Thank you!!
2006-12-22 06:22:11 · 14 answers · asked by ? 3 in Travel ➔ Ireland ➔ Other - Ireland
Thanks everyone for the answers, I'm from Galway, thats where the ring originated, im glad to see you know about it.
2006-12-22 06:32:51 · update #1
I have one, My parents gave it to me. I love what it symbolize and my mom taught me how to wear like if your are single or married. I love my Claddagh ring. United States (Louisiana)
2006-12-24 18:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♥Bree♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I am Irish-American and it's a family tradition for a girl to get a Claddagh--has been since before my relatives came over on a boat:) However, my family has lots of other non-Irish traditions, and I always love seeing a kind and meaningful symbol such as the Claddagh present elsewhere. I'm very much Irish looking, but I always find myself looking for meaningful items and symbols from India, even though my own heritage is most important to me. Wearing a Claddagh will start a lot of conversations with friendly folks. Why not start a family tradition of your own, or even just wear it because you like the meaning? I think that is a great reason to wear something. There's also a great little book about the Claddagh; I think Frank McCourt may have written it. If you're interested, check it out! I bought it for my grandmother as a Christmas present.
2016-03-29 03:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have one from a friend who had visited Galway where his family was from. I've visited Ireland 2 times including a month in Galway (1997, 2000). I live in North Carolina, USA but am from Texas.
2006-12-22 06:31:01 · answer #3 · answered by Claire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm American and I know what a Claddagh ring is because my english teacher 2 years ago was from Ireland and he taught us about it, and also a good friend of mine has one and she told me about it.
2006-12-22 06:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by dance_inside 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm American,and I have a claddagh ring. It was my engagement ring, so yes, I know the symbolism. We also used the symbol on our wedding invitations.
2006-12-22 06:25:36 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought one in Claddagh, Galway for my girlfriend , and I'm irish.
2006-12-23 13:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by spawn_of_cookie_monster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes we do. Just returned from Ireland and we bought 3 rings. We also ate at Mcdonagh's. Best fish in Ireland. From Florida
2006-12-22 11:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by fordcoupe96 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was given one by my husband. He got it from my mother'saunt Sister Dorothea, who is back home in Ireland taking care of an aging relative. Yes we know what they mean my grandparents were from around Limerick.
USA (California)
2006-12-24 16:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by Lady Wildwood 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what they are. They sell them at the Highland Games we have here every August. I`m from Canada
2006-12-22 06:27:51 · answer #9 · answered by Hamish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got one for my ex while vactationing in Donegal (Ireland), I am from the States.
2006-12-22 06:26:22 · answer #10 · answered by Geoff S. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋