Photos: Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Superbass, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Superbass, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Claddagh ring: a craft tradition
Your local guide
Aisling Joyce
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Highlights
- The Claddagh ring's home village
- A silversmith's own workbench
- Heart, hands and crown, explained
- Traditional hand-shaping methods
- A craft tradition's documented origins
About this tour
This session looks at the origins of the Claddagh ring through the streets of the old fishing village it comes from and a silversmith's own working bench. You see the quiet residential streets and the craft process behind a design recognised well beyond Galway. It moves between the village and the workshop at an easy, unhurried pace.
After a short sound check in the village, I walk the streets stop by stop before moving to the bench to show the craft itself. I take questions live as they come and send a short note afterwards on the ring's documented history for anyone who wants to read further.
It suits anyone interested in craft traditions and their origins, and anyone curious about the story behind a design they may already recognise.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Galway before heading out.
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The Claddagh village streets 21 min
The camera moves through the quiet streets of the old fishing village, and I explain how the ring's heart, hands and crown design is said to trace back to this community.
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A silversmith's own workbench 21 min
You see tools and half-made rings on my own workbench, and I explain the traditional method used to shape the design by hand.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Galway: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Guinness and Claddagh, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 7 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Galway, showing you The Claddagh village streets and A silversmith's own workbench live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the Claddagh live with my phone.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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