{"product_id":"the-story-of-the-claddagh-ring-legend-and-history-from-the-ancient-fishing-village-in-galway-city-ireland-paperback","title":"The Story Of The Claddagh Ring: Legend and History from the Ancient Fishing Village in Galway City Ireland - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSean McMahon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo hands clasp a heart, a crown poised above. For centuries, the Claddagh ring has been a global talisman of love, loyalty, and friendship, its origins steeped in romantic folklore. But what if the cherished tales of pirates, star-crossed lovers, and noble goldsmiths are just the beginning of the story -or a complete fabrication?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn The Story of the Claddagh Ring, historian and master storyteller Sean McMahon embarks on a captivating investigation to untangle the true history of this beloved icon. Journeying from the bustling, tribal quays of medieval Galway to the fiercely independent fishing village of the Claddagh itself, McMahon sifts through centuries of archives, ballads, and scholarly debate. With the tenacity of a detective and the warmth of a natural narrator, he challenges long-held assumptions and unearths startling revelations that rewrite the ring's biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy were the earliest surviving rings all made for men? How did a simple, local custom transform into an international symbol of Irish identity? And who truly deserves credit for its creation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcMahon reveals a history far more intriguing and complex than the familiar myths, demonstrating how the ring's power lies not just in its mysterious past, but in the meaning we forge for it today. The quest to find the truth behind the Claddagh ultimately uncovers a deeper story about how the most powerful legends are not simply discovered, but made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 6 x 4.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 16, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52915092128060,"sku":"9781806900190","price":34.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7265\/1324\/files\/SGkdrD539c9781806900190.webp?v=1774357941","url":"https:\/\/barginbooks.co\/products\/the-story-of-the-claddagh-ring-legend-and-history-from-the-ancient-fishing-village-in-galway-city-ireland-paperback","provider":"Books Fare ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}