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Celebrate in style this Saint Patrick's Day, and wear your National Emblem.
Shamrock, the Emblem synonymous with St Patrick, has a long and colourful tradition. It means many things to various people and also can evoke messages relating to national pride, religion , history, celebration etc.
In horticultural terms exactly what is Shamrock and also why do we wear it on St. Patrick's Day?
Shamrock, Seamóg or Seamair Óg, the Irish for a young clover can be discovered growing wild throughout Ireland. It is worn on the feast day of St. Patrick, 17th March, to stand for a Link with St Patrick, the Bishop that spread the Christian message in Ireland. It is claimed St Patrick made use of the three leaved Shamrock to describe the idea of the Holy Trinity, (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit), to the pagan Irish during the 5th Century. The custom of wearing Shamrock on Saint Patrick's Day can be traced back to the early 1700's. Discover more on an affiliated encyclopedia - Click here: Read more about this Irish Shamrock product. On St. Patrick's Day Irish folks across the globe wear fresh shamrock on their coat lapels, as a sign of honor as well as regard for our most beloved saint.
Did you know ?. Only a shamrock can reverse the magical spell of a leprechaun.
Put on shamrocks with pride, a smile on your face as well as love as well as laughter in your heart
Slan agus beannacht leat!
(Goodbye and blessings).