Lucky Irish Horseshoe
Regular price $64.95Story
In Ireland, the horseshoe has long been regarded as a symbol of good fortune and protection. One old rural tradition was to bury a lucky horseshoe beneath the cornerstone of a new building, bringing good fortune to the home and all who lived within it.
This piece brings together several familiar symbols of Irish welcome and good luck: the horseshoe, the shamrock, and the four-leaf clover. It also features the words Céad Míle Fáilte — one hundred thousand welcomes.
A traditional Irish wish for good fortune, happiness, and a warm welcome.
Why You’ll Love It
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Inspired by an old Irish tradition of placing a horseshoe beneath the cornerstone of a new home
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Combines the horseshoe, shamrock, and four-leaf clover
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Features the traditional Irish greeting Céad Míle Fáilte
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Original carving by Adam Grabski
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A thoughtful gift for a new home, wedding, or housewarming
Irish Heritage
The horseshoe has been associated with good luck across many European traditions, and it became a familiar symbol in Irish homes. In rural Ireland, one custom was to bury a horseshoe beneath the cornerstone of a new building as a blessing for the home and its inhabitants.
The shamrock and four-leaf clover add further layers of meaning. Together, these symbols make this piece a celebration of Irish hospitality, good fortune, and the wish that every home be filled with happiness.
Product Details
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Original design by Adam Grabski
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Polished pure bronze finish
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Ceramic resin cold-cast construction
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Dimensions: 6 x 5.5 inches (15 x 14cm)
The Carrick Mór Touch
At Carrick Mór, we believe every Irish gift carries a story. From the hands of talented makers to the places and traditions that inspire them, each piece celebrates the craftsmanship and enduring heritage of Ireland.
Made By Wild Goose Ireland
Founded in 1970 by artists Brian Scott-McCarthy and Kathleen Smyth, Wild Goose Studio creates original works inspired by Ireland's history, culture, faith, and artistic traditions. Based in Kinsale, County Cork, the family-run studio brings together talented Irish artists and craftspeople to create pieces with lasting meaning.
Each creation begins with an original design or sculpture, carefully developed and reproduced using the studio's distinctive cold-cast process. The result is a collection that brings Ireland's artistic and cultural inheritance into the home.
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From County Cork
Wild Goose Studio is based in Kinsale, County Cork, where its artists create pieces inspired by Ireland's rich history, faith, and traditions.