Irish ceramic urns or vases are beautifully handcrafted works of art. Featuring magnificent Celtic designs and motifs, each urn is unmistakably Irish.
Finding inspiration from Irish history and mythology, the artists at Irish Urns are committed to Irish design and our unique Celtic heritage.
These beautiful pieces are created with multiple purposes in mind. They can be displayed as decorative pieces in the home, used as flower vases, and of course they can be used as cremation urns.
Mountain Green Urn Featuring A Celtic Torc Motif
The month of November is a month of remembrance. To honor our loved ones, I have teamed up with Irish Urns to host a very special giveaway for the month of November.
The good folks at Irish Urns are offering a beautiful, handcrafted ceramic urn or vase for one reader to win.
You can check out all the details of this giveaway, and how to enter at the end of this post.
But first let's explore why November is a month of remembrance in Ireland.
November As A Month of Remembrance
In Ireland the month of November is traditionally a time associated with remembering those who have gone before us. The Irish Catholic community takes time to remember those who have died.
This tradition is associated with the fact that November brings the Church's Liturgical Year to a close. In fact, the liturgical new year starts on the First Sunday of Advent which is just four weeks before Christmas.
As the church year draws to a close people reflect on life, death and our hope of new life in Heaven. On November 1st we celebrate All Saints Day. On November 2nd we celebrate All Souls Day.
Sea Blue Urn With Irish Celt Design
These holy days focus on a deep belief in eternal life, and that death is merely a beginning as we transition into new life with God in Heaven.
Giving thanks for those who have gone before us and remembering them is important to Irish people in November.
We share the names of our departed loved ones with our parish churches by including their names on the Altar List of the Dead. On the First Friday of every month for the coming year, Mass is celebrated and offered in remembrance of those whose names are on the Altar List of the Dead.
Remembrance Day and Veteran's Day
November 11th is Veteran's Day in America when we take time to thank and honor all those who have served in the armed forces of the United States. We particularly think of veterans who are still living and thank them for their service. On Memorial Day we focus on those who lost their lives serving our country.
In the United Kingdom the 11th of November is known as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day. It marks the date when the First World War ended, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 1918.
People honor those who lost their lives in the First World War and other wars on this date. Many Irish fought and died in the trenches of Europe and they too are remembered on this solemn day.
The Wake In Irish Culture
People express grief and sorrow in many different ways, and the Irish have unique traditions and customs surrounding death.
In a previous post we took a look at the Irish Wake which is a very distinctive funeral tradition. It is a central and age-old part of Irish society and culture.
The Irish find healing in the presence of death and accept its inevitablility. They spend time with their loved ones, even after death. The Wake is about being present, and finding peace. The Irish do not fear the presence of death in life.
In the United States, talk about death tends to be avoided. In Ireland, death is openly accepted as a third birthday celebration. The first birthday is one's actual birth, baptism is the second and death is the third.
We celebrate all that a person was, and all the memories and stories they left behind. Children are brought to funerals and wakes in Ireland. Learning that death is a part of life begins at an early age.
Green Irish Urn with Shamrock Motif
Irish Urns and Irish Trees
Irish Urns and Irish Trees is a joint business dedicated to bringing comfort and peace to people during difficult times.
Irish Urns offers a range of high-quality artisan urns which have been handcrafted and exquisitely decorated with Celtic designs. The heart and beauty of Irish history and culture is evident in all their urns.
Irish Urns was founded by Dublin man, Bob Hamilton. When his aunt died tragically abroad his cousins contacted him to help them find a handmade Irish urn. They wished to honor their mother's heritage, culture and ancestry.
It was easy to find Irish themed urns, that were made in China. But these did not reflect the essence of Bob's aunt's Irish heritage. It took him some time to find what he was looing for.
He realized there was a great need to create a business to help grieving families easily find quality, handcrafted Celtic and Irish inspired Cremation Urns. He teamed up with some incredibly skilled crafts people, whose talents and ceramic artistry are complimented by their deep knowledge and understanding of Irish culture.
They express what it means to be Irish in their beautiful art work, and help Irish people all over the world celebrate their Irish heritage, even in death.
After establishing Irish Urns, Bob soon realized their was a demand for a commemorative tree planting service, which he met by creating another business.
Irish Trees offers a unique and intimate service, planting native Irish trees in honour of a loved one. All trees are planted on 10 acres of beautiful lakeside land, located in North Co. Dublin.
Initially, they only planted memorial trees for people who had passed. However, due to demand, they now also plant trees for a number of other occasions such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and the birth of a child.
They aim to reconnect people to their Irish roots, no matter where they may be in the world.
Fern Green Urn With Torc Celtic Motif
The Prize - An Irish Ceramic Urn
One reader will win an Irish urn of their choice, handcrafted with love and attention in Ireland.
The winner can choose from one of the five urns featured in this blog post. The value of the urns shown varies from about $350 to $520.
The urn can be used as a decorative piece in your home, or it can be used as a flower vase.
Or perhaps, you know someone who would appreciate this expression of Irish heritage, and wish to use it as a final resting place for a loved one.
The Giveaway
One reader will win a Celtic inspired ceramic urn vase, the design of which is directly influenced by Irish culture.
To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post by noon Eastern Time on Saturday, November 27th, 2021.
We will hold this giveaway open through the end November, as we remember and pray for all those who have gone before us.
You can write any comment. What you write does not affect your chance of winning, but if you need inspiration why not tell us if your family has any special traditions to remember those who have gone before us.
A winning comment will be chosen randomly. Remember to leave your e-mail so that I can contact you should you win. Your e-mail won't be published, just used to contact our winner for mailing of the prize.
The winner will be announced on Saturday, November 27th, 2021, at the bottom of this blog post.
You may check out Irish American Mom's complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes' entries here.
A bit thank you to all who support this giveaway and share it with family and friends.
Any many thanks to the good folks at Irish Urns for so generously sponsoring this prize.
Update: Winner Chosen
Our winner has been randomly chosen using the Pick Giveaway Winner Plug-in for WordPress.
And the lucky reader is ….
Linda Diamond
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. And thank you to Bob from Irish Urns for working with me on this giveaway.
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
Michael Fitzgerald
I would love to have one of these and have my family use it for my ashes one day.
Irish American Mom
Hi Michael - Many people display these beautiful works of art in their homes, and then leave instructions for family members to use it for their ashes when they pass. Your idea is perfect.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marianne Curtis
These are so beautiful. My family would feel honored to have one.
Maureen OConnor
Beautiful Urns👍🏻
Irish American Mom
Thanks for supporting our giveaway, Maureen.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Marianne - I'm delighted to hear one of these urns would be perfect for your Irish family. Thanks for stopping by this week.
All the best,
Mairéad
Sue Earnest
What beautiful urns! I’ve already stated in my will that I’m to be cremated and one of these would be a lovely memorial to be interred within. It would make a lovely piece of artwork until that point in my life. Thank you.
Irish American Mom
Hi Sue - These urns are beautiful pieces of art and a perfect way to celebrate our Irish heritage even after we pass. I love how they can be displayed until such time as they are needed to serve their final purpose.
All the best,
Mairéad
Patty Kenny
The urns are really and truly beautiful. I have 2 people to remember and lots of ancestors I think about often. I hope I’m chosen!
Irish American Mom
Hi Patty - I'm so glad you like these beautiful Irish urns. Thanks so much for stopping by to support our giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Ann
These are so beautiful and would love one even though I am not quite ready yet
Irish American Mom
Hi Ann - Like you, I'm not quite ready, but I agree that these urns make a lovely display piece well in advance of their final purpose.
All the best,
Mairéad
Shannon
Learning about Irish traditions is a very rewarding experience. It took me a long time to reconcile that death is not something to fear or to be sad for the person passing on and I love the Irish referring to this as the third birthday celebration. We plant a tree in our yard dedicated to the memory of family and friends that have passed away. There is something about having a tribute born of nature that feels so honoring. Thank you Mairéad for sharing even those traditions that may be a bit uncomfortable for some people.
Irish American Mom
Hi Shannon - What a wonderful family tradition. Planting trees in memory of those we have lost definitely is "a tribute born of nature." I think learning about death is an important part of life, and we should not shield our young ones from funerals. Thanks so much for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Cat McCormick
When I go home to Ireland I always go to the home my mother was born in. There I pray to the sacred heart of Jesus, which still adorns the wall of that 200 plus year ould home that is unoccupied, but stands strong, like a mighty Oak. I feel love and comfort there. There are many trees planted in the village she came from that no longer exists, yet her home is what is left, and the neighbors land, which the forestry dept has planted many trees to revive makes it peaceful. It is of great comfort to remember the neighbors, that we spent time with as a child, they have all gone before us, but for that moment in time we are all together again.
Irish American Mom
Hi Cat - How wonderful it is that your mother's ancestral home still stands in Ireland and that you can experience the peace of visiting. I know that stillness that can exist in an old house. We call the house where my father was born 'the old place.' It now stands in ruins. But when I visit there, a sense of overwhelming peace comes over me. Like you say, it is as if the generations that have gone before us, are still present there. Many thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Cat McCormick
It’s always comforting to know someone understands, thank ye
Irish American Mom
Hi Cat - Thank you for supporting this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Kelly Doyle-Bucci
This collection of urns is so gorgeous. Thank you so.much for sharing this beautiful art and those creative artists who help to make such glorious creations. I would feel honored to have one of these as I thank all of my ancestors for helping to create the woman thst I have become in this world. Be blessed.💚☘
Irish American Mom
Hi Kelly - One of these urns would be a fitting tribute to your ancestors. I often look back and think of my predecessors and all that they did to survive and flourish. Thanks so much for joining in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Catherine OHare
I absolutely love these beautiful works of art. Both my parents, who were born in Ireland, passed away in the month of November. Dad 25 years and Mom 3 years. Miss them so very much. My brother recently passed very unexpectedly at a young age. His wish was to be cremated. He was an artist and truly would have appreciated the workmanship of these artisans.
Irish American Mom
Hi Catherine - November is truly a month of remembrance for you. So sorry to hear that you recently lost your brother at a young age. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Le gach dea-ghuí (with every good wish)
Mairéad
DavidPittinos
Discernment be a wonderful place for my ashes in for my family to be reminded of their Irish heritage
Irish American Mom
Hi David - These urns are perfect for people of Irish ancestry who wish to celebrate their Irish heritage after they pass. Thanks for supporting our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Katie Rodriguez
The Irish urns are gorgeous! I would love the shamrock one to put my mom's ashes in for her final resting place. She passed away almost 13 years ago and she loved her Irish heritage. For her wake, and funeral, we enjoyed sharing funny stories of her in between the serious and emotional ones. She was a great person and deserves a great urn, not the original box her ashes came back in.
Irish American Mom
Hi Katie - Lovely to hear you continued the Irish tradition of gathering to tell stories of your mom after she passed away. It sounds like the shamrock urn would be perfect for your mom. May warm memories of your mom fill you with joy and contentment as you look back on her legacy.
All the best,
Mairéad
Monica Rossick
Your article about Irish wakes brought me such poignant memories.
Irish American Mom
Hi Monica - Good to hear the article about Irish wakes brought back memories. I hope you find comfort in the warm memories of those who have gone before us.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Deb Kemp
What beautiful urns! I would love to win one for my husband’s ashes☘️💚
Irish American Mom
Hi Deb - One of these urns would be perfect for your husband's ashes. They are beautifully made and hand crafted with care. Many thanks for checking out this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Debra ott
My 42 year old sister was killed 2 years ago and her greatest wish was to return to Ireland to see the beautiful country of our ancestors. Sadly she did not get that chance. With a beautiful Irish urn, she could at least rest in a little bit of Ireland.
Irish American Mom
Hi Debra - So sorry to hear that you lost your sister at such a young age, and to hear that she never fulfilled her dream of traveling to Ireland. One of these urns would be perfect for her last resting place. Thank you for sharing your family story and loss with us. May your sister rest in peace.
With love and prayers,
Mairéad
Maureen Koebel
Enjoyed today's blog entry very much. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - Thank you for always checking out my blog posts and for all of your support. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Peggy D
Beautiful urns! I enjoyed your post about Irish Wakes and I liked the other pottery in that post too!
Irish American Mom
Hi Peggy - Thank you so much for reading this week's updates. I'm so glad you like these Irish art pieces.
All the best,
Mairéad
Beth McCullough
These are beautiful pieces of Irish art. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Irish American Mom
Hi Beth - Thanks for stopping by to check out this piece about the work of Irish Urns.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jean Mahoney
These are so beautiful. Last night I dreamed I was looking for a good home for my mother's ashes. And now your post just came up- what a good connection. Her family is from Balleyjamesduff in County Cavan and Cashel in County Tipperary. I hope to have one of these beautiful urns.
Thanks, Jean
Irish American Mom
Hi Jean - What amazing timing for this post. One of these urns would definitely be a fitting tribute to your mother's Irish heritage and ancestry. Many thanks for stopping by again this week.
All the best,
Mairéad
Nancy Killoran Bauerle
Thank you so much for all the important and useful information you share here.
Your recipes are grand and now you’re offering an opportunity to win a lovely Celtic Urn.
God bless.
Irish American Mom
Hi Nancy - Thank you for following my recipes and ramblings, and helping me celebrate our Irish heritage here in our little corner of the internet. Thanks for supporting this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Susan Rasmussen
They are all beautiful works of art. I would love to have one in my home, and then to hold my ashes when I go. A beautiful nod to my ancestors!
Irish American Mom
Hi Susan - I love how these urns can serve many purposes. They are such beautiful works of art they'll look wonderful in any home. Then it's simply forward thinking to already have the perfect urn when we move on to the next world. Thanks so much for all of your support.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Patti
My darling daughter Sally Jean Louise died in a single car accident November 13, 2015, at age 18. I would use the urn as a flower vase to honor her especially on her birthday and the anniversary of her death.
Irish American Mom
Hi Patti - I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your daugther at such a young age. One of these urns would be a perfect vase to hold flowers on her birthday and the anniversary of her death. A beautiful Irish vase would remind you of all the warm memories you shared through her short life.
With love and prayers,
Mairéad
Esther Paluda
What beautiful Urn’s. I like the design on each , and how each has a link to our heritage.
Irish American Mom
Hi Esther - I love all of these designs too. They are beautiful representations of our Celtic and Irish heritage. Thank you for stopping by to check out this new giveaway post.
All the best,
Mairéad
Betty Magennis
What an amazing piece of Irish history and to have one would be so special. The craftsmanship is wonderful and the uses of such an urn are so many. Thank you for sharing this!
Irish American Mom
Hi Betty - These urns are truly beautiful artisan pieces from Ireland. It's lovely to know that you would feel honored to have one in your home.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marie Morrissey
Thanks for all the information about Ireland and her customs. Would love to be the recepient of one of these beautiful urns or vases.
Irish American Mom
Hi Marie - Thank you for reading this weeks ramblings about the Irish Wake and for supporting this giveaway from Irish Urns.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jim Warner
Thank you for making this wonderful opportunity to win one of these beautiful urns available. As most others have stated, i would find great pleasure in winning and displaying one of these urns!
Irish American Mom
Hi Jim - These urns are perfect for any Irish or Irish American home. Thank you for checking them out and joining in our giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Pat O'Connor
Beautiful pottery, and so apropos for November. Thanks for bringing the story and linkage to wakes and remembrance to us. Your selections each month are spot on! Brilliant Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Pat - I'm delighted to hear you enjoy the topics I choose each month. Talking about death is never easy, but it is an important part of Irish culture and we tend not to shy away from it. Novemeber is the perfect month to discuss the importance of the Irish Wake as part of Irish culture, and to remember those who have gone before us.
Many thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Zee Johnston
What beautiful craftsmanship, the Mountain Green Urn is my favorite, it looks like Ireland. November is a month of remembrance for me also, I am a Veteran of 27 years military service. I appreciate all that you share with us, your readers, I have learn much!
Irish American Mom
Hi Zee - I love the colors of that Mountain Green Urn also. They perfectly mirror the hues of the Irish landscape. Thank you for your service to our country. This month we will remember those who have died in service, and especially those like you have served proudly and for many years. Thank you.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Joe Medina
Truly beautiful urns! Can be used to both remember our loved ones who have passed and to affirm (with plants, flowers. etc.) that life does go on through our tears and grief.
Irish American Mom
Hi Joe - I love the fact that these urns can serve many functions. They can be used for flowers or plants and as you say, they can be beautiful reminders of the continuity of life. I like the idea of picking out my own urn in advance, and using it in my home for the many years before it may be needed.
Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Lisa
These urns are beautiful and so perfectly Irish. Just breathtaking.
Irish American Mom
Hi Lisa - I'm so glad you like these Irish works of art. Thanks for joining in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Geri Reed
What a wonderful gift you offer to your followers .These urns are indeed beautiful and unique. Thank you !
Irish American Mom
Hi Geri - A big thank you to Irish Urns for sponsoring this prize. Bob Hamilton, the founder of the company, has generously sponsored our commemorative tree planting giveaways also. Thank you for supporting these giveaways.
All the best,
Mairéad
Karen Carey
Beautiful craftsmanship. The urns are truly lovely.
Irish American Mom
So glad you like them, Karen.
All the best,
Mairéad
Michele
What awesome urns. If I can't be buried in Ireland at least my ashes could be put in this beautiful piece of Irish art!
Irish American Mom
Hi Michele - What a lovely thought. These urns are a perfect resting place for the ashes of anyone who has Irish heritage, or even if you simply love Ireland. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Maricella Hall
This art work is stunning and important in so many ways, death is a part of life and to have a loved one kept in such a wonderful piece of art from Ireland is more than special. Thank you for sharing.
Irish American Mom
Hi Marciella - Death is a part of life for sure. I love the idea of keeping a loved one's ashes in a special piece of art from Ireland. Many thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Bert Yates
There is quite a difference in the respective ages of my wife and me. Having experienced some age-related difficulties, I find some solace in having a final place for my last remains. Considering death as another birth appeals to me. Please enter me in this regard. Thanks!
Irish American Mom
Hi Bert - I like how the availablilty of these urns through an online store helps people plan their final resting place for their last remains. Wishing you health, comfort and happiness in the coming years. Wishing you and your wife the very best as you both grow older together.
All the best,
Mairéad
JL
Thank you for this giveaway for an urn from Ireland.
Irish American Mom
Thank you for entering our giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Cathleen
Thank you for a chance to win this lovely prize.
Irish American Mom
Thanks for supporting our giveaways.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Kate Eileen Shannon
These are truly beautiful urns. Not a subject you like to think about but glad to know about them as having had to find an urn before, I know it is difficult to find something beautiful and more importantly, has meaning and a link to the departed.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kate Eileen - This is a difficult yet important topic. So glad you found this information helpful.
All the best,
Mairéad
Terrie Sullivan
My Irish husband, who wishes to be cremated, would be honored to have one of these urns as his final earthly resting place.
Irish American Mom
Hi Terrie - This urns are beautiful links to our heritage and ancestry. Thanks for supporting our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Randy Bailey
The urns are beautiful. I am looking for something for me when it is my time and I have found what I want. I Love Ireland and can think of nothing better than one of these extraordinary Urns no matter how they are used. BEAUTIFUL!
Irish American Mom
Hi Randy - So glad you found what you are searching for. These urns are so meaningful to anyone with Irish heritage.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Christina Coffman
These Irish urns are absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. It would be perfect for my husband to be interred in when the time comes or myself as well whichever one of us leave this earth first.until then it would be a gorgeous work of art proudly displayed in my China cabinet. I really enjoy reading your blogs. Thank you for all your hard work to bring us quality content.
Irish American Mom
Hi Christina - Thanks so much for being a loyal reader of my blog. I truly appreciate your support. I'm so glad I could introduce you to these lovely urns.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Bernadette
These urns are beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win one.
Irish American Mom
Hi Bernadette - Thank you for entering our giveaway, and for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Kathleen Porter
The Sea Blue urn is a beautiful remembrance of the ocean crossing many of our ancestors took when they came from Ireland to America. A perilous journey filled with grief and hope.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathleen - What a beautiful sentiment. That sea blue color truly represents the history of immigration across the Atlantic from Ireland to America. Thanks for joining in our discussion this week.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Diana
These are beautiful. Never saw anything like them. I'll save it for my cremation when I pass.
Irish American Mom
Hi Diana - I'm so glad this post introduced you to these unique Irish urns. They truly are works of art.
All the best,
Mairéad
Angela Dougherty-Way
Love the urns what a wonderful way to honor family with. Also, loved reading about the tree planting as well. Will be looking at that for Christmas gifts! Planting trees are now more then ever needed. Thank you for updating us all on Mr. Hamilton's work.
Irish American Mom
Hi Angela - Lovely to hear you like the idea of commemorative tree plantings as gifts. I too think they make perfect gifts. Thanks for checking out my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Aine Beth
What a beautiful last resting place one of these Irish Urns would make. I believe that the Irish wake is one of the loveliest goodbyes one could ever ask for. Thank you for sharing an inside look at the customs and traditions of Ireland.
Irish American Mom
Hi Áine - Thank you for checking out my new posts this week. Recording our traditions is so important.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
judie jamison
Wow, what beautiful workmanship! I love the fact that they are truly made by someone's hands & not mass produced in China!. I would love to have the one with the Celtic cross.
Irish American Mom
Hi Judie - I love that one too. I always believe that an artist shares a little piece of their soul when they hand craft a piece.
All the best,
Mairéad
Denise D Tutas
I had the pleasure of spending a week in Ireland last year before Covid took over the world. Upon returning to the US, I found your site and joined. The blogs, recipes, etc. remind me of my wonderful visit there. I hope to return soon
The urns are beautiful. Anyone would be very fortunate to own one.
Irish American Mom
Hi Denise - Lovely to hear you had such a wonderful experience in Ireland. I hope it won't be long before you return. Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Athena
These are gorgeous! Thank you so much for your blog. I’ve learned so much and enjoy the recipes as well.
Irish American Mom
And thank you for following my blog, Athena. I really appreciate the support of readers like you who find my recipes helpful and my ramblings interesting.
All the best,
Mairéad
Deborah Egizii
These are all so beautiful and show the skill of the potters! I would love to have one of these.
Irish American Mom
Hi Deborah - Thank you for joining in our giveaway in support of these talented artists.
All the best,
Mairéad
Karen B O'Brien
The urns are stunning!
Irish American Mom
Hi Karen - Thank you for supporting our giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Kate
What works of art. My daughter and I are always looking for ways to enhance her Irish heritage and find meaningful new traditions that she can carry on.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kate - How lovely that your daughter feels such pride in her Irish heritage. I'm so glad you found my little corner of the internet where we can celebrate our Irish heritage together. Thanks so much for stopping by this week.
All the best,
Mairéad
Christine Dooley Ellis
Thank you for sharing these beautiful urns and Irish traditions about death. The funeral home always prepares a double room and 2 nights for our Dooley family wakes--not allowed at home here. My family did not make a big deal about our ancestry and so I smile when I read your stories and think so that's where that came from! Opening a window, stopping a clock, and covering a mirror were what we thought of as my Mom's superstitions--now I'm proud to pass on the meaning behind these Irish traditions to my family.
Irish American Mom
Hi Christine - I'm so glad my posts this week confirm the origins of your Mom's superstitions. Her family obviously brought the old traditional ways with them to America. I think in years gone by many Irish did not talk much about their heritage since they were determined to assimilate in American society. It's lovely that the next generations have an increased interest in Irish culture and traditions. Thanks so much for stopping by this week.
All the best,
Mairéad
Ginger Veach
The urns are gorgeous works of art, let alone a lovely resting place for a loved one. Thank you Mairead for all the information, recipes and give always you provide to us. It is very much appreciated.
Irish American Mom
Hi Ginger - Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad you find my ramblings helpful and informative, and thank you for supporting these little giveaways that I run.
All the best,
Mairéad
Anita Carol Gambrell
These are such beautiful works of art! A treasure to hand down !
Irish American Mom
Hi Anita - I'm so glad you like these Irish urns.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
John Ongena
So glad that I read your latest article, so informative. Wish there had been an Irish Urn when my mother died, she was all Irish and an Irish Urn would have been such a beautiful tribute to her and her gentleness. Thank you for sharing an important aspect of our heritage.
John Ongena
Irish American Mom
Hi John - Thank you for reading my articles this week. Death is not an easy topic to discuss, but in Irish culture it is a very important one. Lovely to hear that you fondly remember your mother's gentleness. Many Irish people share that gentleness of spirit. Thanks for your loyal support of my blog.
All the best,
Mairéad
Kim
I love your blog, urns are beautiful.
Irish American Mom
Thanks for supporting our giveaway, Kim.
All the best,
Mairéad