Friday 12 August 2016

Prepare for autumn with enticing clothing and accessories

Prepare for the cooler autumn months with some additions from the new arrivals at Blarney Woollen Mills. Choose from stylish Blarney Heritage Shawls, Serapes, Scarfs and aran sweaters to keep you protected from those cooler temperatures as we bid farewell the summer period.

Friday 22 April 2016

New Arrivals: Ornate Celtic Jewelry & Galway Crystal

Spring is in the air at Blarney Woollen Mills with a range of new products available in our online store. The highlights being some elegant pieces of Celtic jewelry such a Celtic cross pendants, Celtic earrings, Celtic knot beads and celtic rings.

Friday 25 March 2016

Deciphering the meaning of the Triskele or Triple Spiral

The Triskele or Triple Spiral symbol appears in many ancient cultures and is also visible in the astronomical calendar in Newgrange's megalithic tomb which dates back to 3200 BC. The symbol is often associated with ancient Celtic jewelry and culture but, in fact, it originates from a time before then.

The Triskele is a complex symbol and commonly labelled as one of the most convoluted for specialist symbolists to decipher as it is believed that it is has a number of different meanings and references from the ancient Celtic era.

Friday 26 February 2016

Show your true colours for St. Patrick's Day



In the Irish cultural calendar, March is a particularly significant month with the onset of the annual celebration of the country's patron saint. St. Patrick's Day represents a day when Irish-ness is celebrated not only at home on the Emerald Isle but also globally and when the colour of choice very much green!

At Blarney Woollen Mills, the importance of showing you're true colours is very much to the fore as the 17th March fast approaches with a wide range of traditional and novelty Irish gifts and clothing.

Friday 5 February 2016

Irish gift ideas for Valentine's Day

The month of January has come and gone, and now for many couples across the globe attention has switched to Valentine's Day when they have the opportunity to celebrate and/or reinvigorate their relationships.

At Blarney Woollen Mills, we have a wide range of romantic Irish gifts which would make a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift for both that special man or woman in your life.

Friday 11 December 2015

Popular Irish gift ideas to consider this Christmas

It's hard to believe but there are only two weeks left until Christmas and for many of us this is when the shopping season starts in earnest! Town centres and out of town shopping malls become alive with the hustle and bustle of eager shoppers so the option of purchasing Irish gifts online is always a useful option to have.

There isn't any need to hit panic stations just yet but it worthwhile considering some great traditional Irish gifts for both family and loved ones. Alternatively, seeing as it's the season for giving why not choose some quirky or novelty Irish gifts for friends, house-mates or perhaps even your favourite work colleague!

Friday 27 November 2015

Black Friday Sale will set you up for Christmas

The dust is just settling on the Thanksgiving celebrations but now it's time to begin the countdown to Christmas with our Black Friday Sale which is offering 20% OFF EVERYTHING!

Whether you want to get something a little special for a loved one, family member or close friend; Blarney Woollen Mills is the perfect destination for a wide range of Irish gifts online.