We Irish love to wear Celtic Cross pendants to share our Irish heritage with the world.
These emblems of Ireland and our Christian faith are found all over the island of Ireland. Many are inscribed with Celtic knotwork.
For Saint Patrick's Day this year I have a lovely Celtic Cross Necklace to share with you, courtesy of Richard from the Irish Gift Company.
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Celtic Cross Necklace
This lovely necklace is perfect for celebrating your Irish heritage and it's valued at $45.
Before I tell you the details of how to enter for a chance to win, let's first take a look at the history of Celtic Crosses in Ireland and the beautiful jewelry stocked by the Irish Gift Company, a wonderful online store.
Jewelry Inspired by Our Celtic Heritage
Celtic crosses are symbols of our Christian faith and are found in cemetries all over the island of Ireland.
The Celtic Cross can be spotted in some of Ireland's most majestic places, highlighting the island's most breathtaking landscapes.
We usually think of Celtic Crosses as existing in Ireland only, but they're found all over the British Isles and even in Brittany in France, which was also a Celtic nation.
Irish immigrants to the United States and Australia have brought their love of the Celtic Cross with them. Many Irish people choose the Celtic Cross as memorials in cemetries all over the world. And many Irish people choose to wear a Celtic Cross necklace as an emblem of their heritage.
The Celtic Cross truly is a beloved symbol of Ireland, often linked to lyrical Irish blessings.
Here is a beautiful blessing from Ireland especially for this day when we celebrate our Irish heritage.
May the Raindrops Fall Lightly On Your Brow
“May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow,
May the soft winds freshen your spirit,
May the sunshine brighten your heart
May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you,
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.”
A Celtic Cross is a wonderful reminder that God enfolds you in the mantle of his love.
The Mission of the Irish Gift Company
The Irish Gift Company was founded by a Cork man in 2018. It's an online Irish gift shop where they fully understand the significance of Celtic and Irish symbols,
They strive to share the welcoming spirit of the Irish with their customers. They choose Irish gifts to instill a sense of friendship, sharing, and joy. They express deep pride in our Irish nationhood, while embracing the community spirit of Ireland today and yesterday.
This Island of Ireland pendant is a wonderful way to display pride in our nation and our Irish identity.
Keenly aware of the fact that people all over the world share a deep sense of connection with the island of Ireland, the good folks at the Irish Gift Company carefully curate their products to bring Ireland’s history and culture, past and present, to those who love Ireland as they do.
Browse the pages of their store and you'll find carefully chosen Celtic and Irish gifts that boast spiritual, symbolic and traditional revelvance.
The Claddagh is one of the most beloved Irish symbols. It represents love, loyalty and friendship. In this beautiful pendant it's combined with a Celtic Trinity Knot.
It is said that Saint Patrick not only used the shamrock, but also the Celtic Triquetera to convert the Irish to Christianity. The Trinity Knot was used by our patron saint to represent the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The Prize
Our prize today is a Celtic Cross pendant with a traditional Celtic knotwork embossed design. The winner can choose whether to receive their pendant in a silver or gold finish.
The cross is made from highly polished stainless steel and measures 2 inches. It is presented on a 23 inch chain.
This is a perfect gift for the Irish man in your life, who is proud of his Irish heritage.
It can be worn by either men or women, but many men find the chain length and size of the pendant appealing.
This beautiful necklace represents our Celtic and Irish culture, and is a beautiful way to share your Irish heritage while wearing this iconic emblem.
One lucky reader will win this lovely Irish necklace. Here's how to enter for a chance to win.
How To Enter Our Giveaway
To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post by noon Eastern Time on Saturday March 25th, 2023.
You can write any comment you wish. What you write does not affect your chance of winning. If you need inspiration why not let us know if you have ever worn a Celtic Cross, or tell us how you celebrated Saint Patrick's Day this year.
If you live in Canada or Ireland, then please answer the following question in your comment by typing A, or B for the correct answer ...
The Celtic Cross is a symbol of Ireland.
A. True
B. False
A winning comment will be chosen randomly using the Pick Giveaway Winner WordPress plug-in.
Remember to leave your email so that I can contact you should you win. Your email won’t be published, just used to contact our winner to organize prize delivery.
The winner will be announced on Saturday March 25th, 2023 at the bottom of this blog post.
You may check out Irish American Mom’s complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes’ entries here.
A big thank you to all who support this giveaway and share it with family and friends.
And many thanks to The Irish Gift Company for so generously sponsoring this prize, and sharing their story with us today.
UPDATE: WINNER CHOSEN
Our winner has been randomly chosen using the Pick Giveaway Winner Plug-in for WordPress.
And the lucky reader is …
Mimi
I’ll send an email to arrange mailing of her prize. A big thank you to everyone for supporting this giveaway by leaving comments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every comment.
Thank you all for supporting our Irish American community.
Stay tuned for more stories and giveaways over the coming weeks and months.
Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
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Hi Mairéad~
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you, your loved ones, and also to all your readers and followers!
We had community craic tonight with Bingo, shenanigans, shamrock shakes, and other treats. Lots of traditional music, and prizes for creative outfits! Tomorrow is our FamJam gathering - I'm serving corned beef, cabbage, and colcannon - plus your delicious Guinness Chocolate Cake and Irish Apple Cake, along with Irish coffee and Barry's tea. On Sunday we'll head to downtown (Toronto) to see the parade. How are you celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Irish pride this year?
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Linda Garris
I love all your history, and teachings of My Irish history. Thank you so much for everything.
Irish American Mom
Hi Linda - Thank you for taking the time to support our giveaways. May the luck of the Irish be with you.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Irish American Mom
Hi B - It sounds like you'll be celebrating Saint Patrick all weekend long. This year we've had a low key day, with a nice Irish family dinner. Thanks for trying out my recipes. Lovely to hear you like my Guinness Chocolate Cake.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Colleen O'Connor
I love all the ideas and recipes and history you share . I made Irish Browj Bread today and some chocolate cupcakes with my granddaughters
I think baking has really connected with my granddaughters and it's something they will always remember
Irish American Mom
Hi Colleen - My children love to bake with their Irish grandmother too. It's a wonderful way to connect with little ones. I'm so glad you enjoy my Irish recipes. Thanks for stopping by to support our giveaway for Saint Patrick's Day.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Mary Jo McGovern
Love your perspective and your creativity! Carry on!
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary Jo - Thanks for all your support.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Bernadette
The Celtic crosses are both a unique symbol for Christianity and for Irish heritage. The beautiful knots make them more appealing. I would love to see Muiredach's High Cross one day.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
B McDonald
I wear a Celtic cross that I bought in 2005 in Kilkenny, it’s very special to me.
Irish American Mom
Hi there - Lovely to hear you wear a Celtic Cross from Ireland. Thanks for stopping by to support our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Irish American Mom
Hi Bernadette - I hope you make it to Monasterboice someday to that magnificent High Cross. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Don Nilles
Hope to be going to Ireland again this fall. Love Ireland and its people
Irish American Mom
Hi Don - Lovely to hear your planning a trip to Ireland later this year. I hope you'll have a wonderful time.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Mike Coyne
I love getting and reading the posts you send in this blog! I'm 1st generation American by only 10 months or so. My mother is from Knocknagoshel in County Kerry and my father is from Skibbereen in County Cork!
Irish American Mom
Hi Mike - I'm delighted to hear you enjoy my ramblings. My mother is from Skibbereen too - such a lovely part of the world. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Maureen
This cross is a beautiful gift, thank you for the chance to win it.
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - Thanks for supporting this giveaway. So glad you like the prize.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Re. R
I enjoy reading your blog and learning more about my heritage. . I'm looking forward to a trip to Ireland in the fall, Lord willing. I have worn a celtic cross since I was a a child but the chain broke and it was lost
Irish American Mom
Hi there - Lovely to hear you'll be heading to Ireland later this year. It sounds like this prize would be perfect for you, to replace your lost necklace. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Becky Myers
I’m so glad I found your blog. My grandmother emigrated to the US in 1909 and I just love my Irish heritage.
Irish American Mom
Hi Becky - Lovely to hear you're proud of your Irish heritage. Thanks for joinin in our giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Wanda Stone
I enjoy reading your posts. Thanks!
Irish American Mom
Hi Wanda - Thanks for being such a loyal reader. So glad you enjoy my ramblings.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Cindy Thomson
I watched the live stream of the St. Patrick’s Day parade from Dublin. I love the creativity that is displayed and the fact that each year has a theme.
Irish American Mom
Hi Cindy - The Dublin parade was wonderful again this year. I love some of the small town parades in Irish towns and villages, when farmers deck out their tractors in green. Thanks for stopping by.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Beth
Happy St. Patrick's Day to All! May the luck of the Irish be with you today and every day.
Irish American Mom
Hi Beth - I love how meaningful this piece is for anyone with Irish heritage. Best of luck to you too in our giveaway.Take care,
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Kelly P.
Thank you for continuing to post about our Irish Catholic faith in this era of widespread apostasy. It gives me hope. God bless you. Thanks also for the chance to win the beautiful Irish Cross pendant and chain. It is gorgeous!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kelly - So glad you appreciate my religious ramblings, and that you like this prize.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Laura Armstrong Gonzal
Thank you Mairead- Ive truly enjoyed getting your emails and updates. I haven't written any comments on the blog to date but should have. However, I love the recipes and your fun easy going Irish wit. I also thank you for sharing this beautiful store with us. The Irish Heritage jewelry is some of the prettiest I have seen and also very unique. Anyway Happy St. Patricks Day - Slainte Laura x
Irish American Mom
Hi Laura - I'm delighted you decided to join in our conversations and enter for a chance to win this prize. Thanks also for checking out the Irish Gift Company. They have some lovely items for sale.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Kent Hauenstein
> Hi - so I just found you. I am German and my wife is Irish. I do all the
cooking ( i"m retired ) and my background is culinary. I really appreciate the info you provide because we always have relatives over for holidays etc and want to offer every option for every holiday. Will be making Irish
Potato soup today along w/ traditional and the apple cake. We will have a great celebration - thank you for your site. Kent
Irish American Mom
Hi Kent - I hope you had a wonderful Irish celebration with your family yesterday. Your menu sounds wonderful.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Sara
I really enjoy reading your posts - a fun way to mentally escape.
Irish American Mom
Hi Sara - Lovely to hear my ramblings take you to a relaxing and enjoyable place.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Erica
Exciting! I am commenting to enter the contest. 🧡☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Erica - Thanks for supporting our little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Jes
Thank you so much! I have so many questions for you always! We home school and I am always trying to incorporate ways to learn about our Irish heritage. Most anyone who would know anything about our family are all gone now, rest their souls.
Irish American Mom
Hi Jes - I hope my website can be a resource for you for many years to come. It's lovely to hear you are exploring your Irish heritage with your children.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Donna
Happy St Patrick's weekend. The cross is beautiful! Thank you for all that you do Mairéad.
Irish American Mom
Hi Donna - Thanks for all your support. Best of luck in our little raffle.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Ernie Dowd
Thanks for the recipes... you inspired me to take my corned beef and make hash this morning! We travel back"home " to Connemara each year. This year will be taking my two Grandgirls to meet their cousins for the 1st time....St. Patrick holds a special place for us of course...I think I am most amazed having climbed Croagh Patrick a number of times.. why would he climb such a mountain and stay for more than a couple hours let alone 40 days ! so foggy and rainy even in July!
Irish American Mom
Hi Ernie - Saint Patrick truly was a brave man to spend 40 days on top of a rainy mountain peak on the west coast of Ireland. Lovely to hear you'll be bringing your grandchildren to meet their Irish cousins in Connemara this year. Have a wonderful time. Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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B. McFetridge
I have never worn one,so far, but I do love and admire them. Thank you for all the recipes and interesting information you share.
Irish American Mom
Hi there - Hope you had a lovely Saint Patrick's Day and thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Shannon
It was a great St. Patrick's Day! Made several of our favorite foods. Spent some time outside in the sunshine. Thank you for your website/blog.
Irish American Mom
Sounds like you had a wonderful day, Shannon. Thanks for supporting our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Maureen Ann
Greetings to everyone on this St. Patrick's Day weekend. Cards are always exchanged with my siblings in advance of what we call "the grand and glorious day" honoring our Irish heritage and faith, whereas the younger set exchanges greetings via texts. This year we enjoyed fish with colcannon, green salad, and yellow mangoes for our pot of gold fruit along with fresh soda bread. Four soda breads were baked and shared with family. All the grandbabies love bouncing in the arms of their grandparents while Irish music plays, such a joy!
We'd love to win the Celtic Cross pendant in gold. (Answer: A.)
Irish American Mom
Hi Mareen Ann - Lovely to hear you still exchange Saint Patrick's Day greeting cards. Your menu sounds wonderful, and I'm sure your family made many special memories on this Irish day of celebration. Thanks for joining in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Dee Tamminen
You are a very kind and truly generous person. You've taught me so much about my heritage, even how to say things in Gaelic! I enjoy your history along with your recipes! Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful knowledge!
Slán agus beannacht!
Irish American Mom
Hi Dee - Thanks so much for your kind words about my blog. I'm thrilled to learn you enjoy my recipes and ramblings and exploring your heritage in this little corner of the internet.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Bernadette Shenouda
The Celtic cross is a beautiful cross very ornate. My husband is Egyptian and the Coptic cross is similar.
Irish American Mom
Hi Bernadette - Thanks for sharing the fact that the Coptic cross is similar to the Celtic Cross. Many thanks for checking out our giveaway this week.
All the best,
Mairéad
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JUDITH JAMISON
The Celtic cross is lovely! Also I really enjoy your ramblings & recipes!!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Judith - Thanks for all your support.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Colleen Bellone
I had a Celtic cross for years and my youngest niece always admired it. When she made her first Holy Communion I gave it to her. I would love to have a new one.
St Patrick's Day was spent with my elderly parents singing and eating. Of course there was some indulging in Guinness!
Irish American Mom
Hi Colleen - What a lovely First Communion gift for your niece. Best wishes to your parents. I hope you all enjoyed those Guinnesses.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Karen
True . Unfortunately, this year St Patrick’s day was low key due to a cold! Watched the parade in Dublin & Chicago on Youtube. I love the celtic cross rather than just a ‘plain’ one .
Irish American Mom
Hi Karen - I hope you're beginning to feel better.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Ann Griffin
We love the Celtic Cross When my Mum passed my Dad got the Celtic Cross in stone for her headstone my Dad has passed now also RIP. Our St.Patricks day starts off with a full Irish Breakfast then we all go to Mass. We have a lovely Priest Fr. Tommy who adores Irish music and is a brilliant musician he played some tunes on the mouthorgan at the end of Mass 👏 then we have the Parade our grandchildren take part in it so it's lovely. We take it easy for the rest of the day thank you for sharing God Bless x
Irish American Mom
Hi Ann - Lovely to hear that your parents' headstone features a Celtic Cross. My parents have requested a Celtic Cross memorial too, after they pass away. It sounds like you had a fantastic day on Friday. So glad to hear you too start the day off with Mass. I loved Mass in Ireland on Saint Patrick's Day. At the end everyone always sang the hymn, Hail Glorious Saint Patrick. Thanks so much for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Margaret urban
On St.Patrick’s day my son in law plays the pipes at multiple establishments after marching in a parade. Lovely to hear. The Celtic cross was originally a pagan symbol but it’s said St.Patrick introduced it to Ireland.the circle is suppose to represent the sun. I have one made with cConnemara marble.I bought a large copper hanging one on theDingle peninsula.. They are in lots of cemeteries in the British Isles.also quite a few in America,one of the most striking is in St.Bonaventure cemetery In Savanna Georgia.love the Celtic cross.
Irish American Mom
Hi Margaret - Your son is so good to share his talents with others on Saint Patrick's Day. I have seen the Celtic Cross memorial in Emmet Park in Savannah, Georgia. I'm delighted you werre able to purchase some Celtic Crosses when you were in Ireland. Thanks for supporting our little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Dianna
I would love to wear this celtic cross pendant. It is beautiful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Dianna - So glad you like this prize.
All the best,
Mairéad
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kathleen arnone
I really enjoy reading this site. It brings back so many memories for me.
THE HUMOUR AND THE RECIPES are fantasic. Irish coffee is amust on St. Patrick's Day, along with corned beef and cabbage with fresh soda bread. THANK YOU!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathleen - I'm thrilled to hear you enjoy reading my memories. I hope you enjoyed your Irish meal on Saint Patrick's Day this year and savored your Irish coffee.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Colleen
Hi Mairead,
I was just thinking I hadn't heard or received any emails from you lately,
and then here came one in my inbox. So pleased! Hope you and your
family had a lovely St. Patrick's day!!
I made blackberry/lime, Apricot lemon, and Apple cheddar scones with
Irish coffee for 13 of us, then In the afternoon we had corned beef/cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, salad, Irish soda bread, bars,
ice cream, and Baileys at the neighbors. It was a grand day.
Blessings to all.
Irish American Mom
Hi Colleen - What a wonderful Irish menu you shared this Saint Patrick's Day. So glad my email was a pleasant surprise on this very Irish day. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
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JANET MAGEE
I consider Ireland my "happy place"! I wear my claddagh ring proudly and would love this beautiful celtic cross!
Irish American Mom
Hi Janet - How wonderful it is that you feel so at home in Ireland. Thanks for wearing your Irish jewelry with pride.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Richard - The Irish Gift Company
Thank you Mairead for sharing our giveaway, especially on St. Patrick's Day!
Irish American Mom
Many thanks to you too, Richard, for sponsoring this lovely prize. It's lovely to learn that so many readers appreciate this wonderful prize.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Lisa Durand
Hello, the answer is A and would like in silver please. I love hearing about the Irish history and a Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! Lisa
Irish American Mom
Hi Lisa - I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday on Friday. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Megan Zurline
My daughter is going to Ireland for 5 months to work at the Carton House under their chefs. I am so excited for her and can't wait to hear all of her stories in Ireland!
Irish American Mom
Hi Megan - I hope your daughter has a wonderful and educational time in Ireland, What an amazing opportunity for her. Thanks for supporting our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Marya Fisher
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from PA🇮🇪☘️💚
Irish American Mom
Hi Marya - Thank you, and I hope you had a fantastic day too.
All the best,
Mairéad
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John Ongena
The cross is absolutely beautiful and perfect. I would love to have one for myself.
Irish American Mom
Hi John - This cross is a perfect size for men. Best of luck in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Katharine J Sawhill
The more information I read on your blog about my Irish heritage, the more fascinated I become. I am so glad I found this blog! Keep up the good work! I also downloaded the recipes! I would love to have the necklace as a reminder of my roots....
Irish American Mom
Hi Katharine - Thank you for stopping by to celebrate your Irish heritage here in this little corner of the internet. It's lovely to have you along on our journey of discovery about all things Irish and Irish American.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Peggy
Beautiful Celtic Cross.
Happy St. Patrick's Day and Happy Mother's Day to you.
Irish American Mom
And to you too, Peggy. Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
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P J
Greetings from Wa state! I’m of Irish heritage and would love to
enter the giveaway for the lovely Celtic cross. I’ve been to the
gorgeous isle twice now and if I’m lucky enough, I’ll be able to
go once more in my lifetime. Never have I felt so at home… the
people are so welcoming and what’s not to love about the
countryside!!! I’ve been to 16 countries and none compare.
Irish American Mom
Hi PJ - High praise indeed for Ireland from an experienced traveller. It's lovely to hear you enjoy visiting Ireland so much and that you've experience that warm welcome for which the Irish are renowned. Thanks for supporting our little raffle. Best of luck in the drawing.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Gloria
Love your ramblings!
Irish American Mom
Thanks Gloria - Best of luck in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
John B N
This is a great site.
Irish American Mom
Thanks for stopping by to support our giveaway, John.
All the best,
Mairéad
Sally
A lovely blessing and a lovely necklace!
Irish American Mom
Hi Sally - I'm delighted you like this prize.
All the best,
Mairéad
Elle Peterson
Thanking you for this wonderful blog. My Grandmother was Irish and I am enjoying exploring the culture.
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Irish American Mom
Hi Elle -
I’m delighted you found our Irish corner of the internet and have enjoyed exploring your Irish heritage here with us.
All the best,
Mairéad
Lisa
Could you please put me on your mailing list? Thanks so much
Irish American Mom
Hi Lisa - You're on my list. Thanks so much for subscribing.
All the best,
Mairéad