Ogham stones are a fascinating and significant part of Ireland’s history and heritage. They offer a unique window into the past and continue to inspire people today with their uniqueness and symbolism. So, what exactly are Ogham stone carvings? Put simply, they’re ancient stone inscriptions that use a series of notches or lines to represent…
The Luck Ogham Stone is a beautifully hand crafted large beach pebble that combines the ancient writing system of Ogham with the ancient mythology of Gaelic luck. All Luck Stones have a specific letter of the Ogham alphabet engraved into the pebble and painted in gold. These letters have their own symbolism in Irish and…
The Ogham alphabet is also called the ‘Celtic Tree Alphabet’ as each letter is assigned a tree or plant name and each tree has its own symbolism. In Celtic Mythology, the Elm is related with death and the transition into the Underworld. Fir tree’s associated with the healing of an inner soul. In Celtic Mythology Birch…
Here are ten random facts about Ogham which you may not know. Another name for Ogham alphabet is Celtic tree alphabet as each letter is assigned a tree or plant name. The Original Ogham alphabet has 20 letters and 20 trees associated with it. Over 400 examples of Ogham stones and fragments of various shapes…
Artymaniac would like to dedicate a lovely Ogham plaque / gift to the winner of this years Rose of Tralee. We have waited 2 years to bring the fantastic Irish festival to Ireland and we would be delighted if the winner accepted our Irish gift as a token of appreciation. The Ogham plaque is engraved…