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Crosses The cross, as a Christian symbol, has been present in Ireland since the time of St Patrick.Through the centuries it has taken many forms, from metalwork and illustrations to the magnificent carved stone high crosses, some of which stand 17 ft tall.

The Traditional Celtic Cross

Traditional celtic cross Features a ring and celtic knotwork. The origin of the ring is unknown, some say it was needed as a support for the original stone crosses, but others maintain it was a sun symbol, the ancient Irish keeping the pagan Gods sweet, even though they had adopted Christianity. We make a smaller and a larger version of this cross.

Left Size..1"..... Right Size...2"

< Chain...18 ins............20" >

< Price....€ 48..........€ 96 >

High cross of Moone

The granite cross at Moone Co.Kildare is unique in style and shape and is one of the most disarmingly and naively beautiful of all the high crosses. It stands seventeen feet high and bears fifty one carved panels depicting scenes from the Bible.

Size..........2.0 ins.(5.0 cms.)
Chain..........24"(45 cms.)
Price.......... € 88

Moone man earrings

One of the panels on the high cross of Moone depicts the twelve Apostles as armless naive figures. These figures have a innocent charm and we use them to make matching earrings for the High Cross.

Size..........0.73 ins.(2.0 cms.)
Price.......... € 28

Celtic cross earrings

Tiny traditional celtic crosses as earrings, also available as studs
Price.......... € 24

Dysert O'Dea cross

The original of this 12 ft. high cross has the most striking carving in high relief. These carved figures represent the crucified Christ and underneath St. Tola, the patron saint of the town in which the cross stands. The Dysert cross, from the 12th century is the most imposing of the later ringless crosses.

Size..........1.5 ins.(3.7 cms.)
Chain..........22"(50 cms.)
Price.......... € 56

The happy cross

This cross represents one of the earliest of the Irish crosses. Just one metre tall, this cross was originally a pre- Christian standing stone which was christianised in the 7th century by carving the form into a cross shape.

Size..........0.75 ins.(1.6 cms.)
Chain..........18"(50 cms.)
Price..........€ 42

St. Patrick's cross

Unique amongst Irish crosses this 12th century cross had two supporting columns on either side. There are figures on each side, St. Patrick on one, Christ on the other with outstretched arms and long robes. This cross is has been badly eroded but is still attractive, and it is in its present form that we bring it to you today.

Size..........1.0 ins.(2.5 cms.)
Chain..........18"(50 cms.)
Price..........€ 48

Lismore cross

Based on a panel from an 11th century bishop's crozier, the simplicity of this piece is appealing.

Size..........2 ins.(5 cms.)
Chain..........24"(50 cms.)
Price.......... € 120

Duleek

A copy of the stone high cross from Duleek, Co. Meath.

Height..........1.5"
Chain..........18"
Price..........€ 56

Round celtic cross

A simple circular celtic cross.

Height..........1.5"
Chain..........18"
Price..........€ 64

Jesus

A simple figure of the crucified Christ.

Height..........1.5"
Chain..........24"
Price..........€ 56

St. Bridget's cross.

Much has been written about St. Bridget, the second patron Saint of Ireland. She may also have been venerated as a pagan goddess, and tradition maintains she wove a cross from reeds to convert a dying Celtic chieftain to Christianity.

Height.....1.75"

Chain.......18"

Price.......€ 58.

INTERLACE CROSS

Loosly based on a carved prayer slab from Clonmacnoise, this cross is pure celtic interlacing, combined with the traditional ring.

Height.....1.25"

Chain.....18"

Price....€ 48