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LIR JEWELLERY BY LINDA UHLEMANN

The Legend of the Children of Lir

King Lir had four children, Fionnuala, Aodh, Fiachra and Con. Their mother the Queen had died and the King married Aoife. Aoife cast a spell over the children turning them into swans. This spell was to last 900 years, they were to spend 300 on their own lake, 300 years on the sea of Moyle and 300 years on the Isle of Glora. Only the sound of a church bell would break the spell.

The king saw what Aoife had done and banished her from his kingdom. After 900 years had passed the swans heard the sound of a church bell. Caomhog stood outside his church and listened to their sad story in astonishment. The holy water he sprinkled on then turned them into and old woman and three old men. That night Caomhog dreamed of four swans flying up through the clouds and he knew the children of Lir were at last on their way to Heaven to be with their mother and father again. The Salmon of knowledge was caught by Finegas, a poet and teacher of many years While his apprentice, Finn McCool was cooking the great fish, he tasted it, and fulfilled the ancient prophecy that 'he who first tastes the Salmon of knowledge would posess all the knowledge his mind can hold'.


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LIR Swan Hook Earrings
LIR Swan Hook Earrings
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Intertwined LIR Swan Hook Earrings
Intertwined LIR Swan Hook Earrings
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Intertwined LIR Swan Hook Earrings - Stoneset
Intertwined LIR Swan Hook Earrings - Stoneset
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2-Part LIR Swan Stud Earrings
2-Part LIR Swan Stud Earrings
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LIR Swan Ring
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Fascination of Ogham Long Slim Ingot
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Tara Irish Celtic Design Brooch
US$ 47

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Customer Comments

Jenny McDade, Florida - (17th December 2004)
I received our rings today. Several days ahead of schedule too. We love them! They are absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much! Jenny

Kathleen Duggan, USA - (2004)
"I just wanted to tell you that I love the bracelet I ordered from your website. It's the 5 Swan Children of Lir bracelet and it's for my cousin who is receiving her confirmation next weekend here in Massachusetts. She has other pieces from that collection and I know she'll love this one too. I just wanted to drop a line and tell you that I love it and thank you for everything!"

Becky Sinnett, Akron, Ohio USA - (31st January 2005)
Hi Ken, Just wanted to let you know that we received the package on time and in great shape! My husband loved the pendant and was quite surprised by it. It was wonderful doing business with you and we'll be sending in a photo as soon as the film is developed. Thanks again, Becky ----- Original Message ----

Kevin Tierney, Florida USA - (3rd March 2005)
Ken, The jewelry I purchased for the girls at Christmas was a great success, they loved their necklaces, and they arrived just as you said they would. I come from a very large Irish family, we are now spread out through much of the U.S. I have told my family all about your store and the quality of your merchandise, I imagine you will be receiving many orders from one clan of the Tierney's in America. best wishes Kevin Tierney P.S. still working on the photograph for your contest!

Maureen Grace-Miller, Canada - (August 1st 2007)
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