Named after the islands of Ireland, and inspired by their stories and history, our Island Range of shawls and scarves is a fusion of modern Irish design and colour palette together with the traditional Celtic knot weave or snaidhm celtic in Irish/Gaelic. This union of old and new creates a stunning range of exciting and innovative Pashminas that will bring a splash of Celtic splendour to transform any outfit in your wardrobe.
Colour: Pewter
Material: 55% Wool 45% Silk
Dimensions: 190cm x 57cm
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Known locally as simply the Island, Great Blasket lies off Dunmore Head in county Kerry. In the past the whole group of Islands was referred to as Ferriter’s Islands. In the 13th Century the Ferriter family leased the Islands from the Earls of Desmond where they retained a castle at Rinn an Chaisleáin (Castle Point). All signs of the castle have now gone because the stones were reused to build the Protestant soup-school in 1840. The same school was closed down in 1852 after the ravages of the Great Famine. The last of the Ferriters to control the Blaskets was the poet and rebel chieftain, Captain Piaras Feirtéar. He was hanged at Cnocán na gCaorach in Killarney in 1653 following defeat in battle.
