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Congratulations on owning
The Claddagh Ring Poster (Edition II)
A powerful poster depicting the famous Irish Claddagh Ring.
- An original artist hand-pulled print. Not a digital reproduction
- Designed and made in Ireland
- Large Poster Size: 24” x 36” (61cm x 91cm)
- Fits standard USA and IKEA poster frame sizes – no expensive custom framing
- Premium quality artist inks and paper
- Tube for easy transportation and protection of poster.
The Proud Irish Heritage Certificate Scroll.
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About The Certificate Scroll
The Proud Irish Heritage Certificate Scroll is a beautifully crafted document that is designed to proudly display and pass on a persons or families Irish Heritage to future generations. It is a document that declares those mentioned as having a strong bond and interest in their Irish background.
Historically the certificate can be passed on from one generation to the next ensuring the memory of our ancestors and the legacy they bequeathed us will continue long into the future.
There are two lines left blank that’s where the descendant and the Irish ancestor can be named.
On the top line you can enter either a family name or an individuals name. e.g. “The Kelly Family” or, “John Kelly”.
On the second line you can enter the Irish ancestors details. This might be just their name or you could enter the town or county they came from in Ireland, as well as their birth date or date they left Ireland if known. Example: “Mary Kelly (Born 1843), Co. Cork”.
The “Proud Irish Heritage Certificate Scroll” is exclusively available from specialist Irish retailers and this website. It is a specially printed document on a distinctive paper which is noteworthy for its look, feel, texture and similarity to authentic, traditional Irish Parchment.
Why this Certificate is so special
This is the only Irish certificate scroll designed to commemorate both Ancestor and Descendant together.
This document creates a link between the far distant past and the present. It is one way to celebrate ones links to Ireland.
Designed and made in Ireland
The Certificate is designed and made in Ireland by Irish designers and skilled craftspeople.
The design is based on Irish manuscript design and Irish type. The graphics include the 4 provinces of Ireland Connacht, Ulster, Leinster and Munster), a map of Ireland, the Irish Tricolour (flag) and the shamrock – (a symbol of Ireland).
The national emblem of Ireland, the Harp is also featured.
Ireland is the only country in the world with a musical instrument as its national symbol.
Meaningful, Thoughtful Art
One of the main criteria in the creation of this artwork is that it must be aesthetically pleasing, designed to look great and be engaging to look at.
As a piece of wall art it will look fantastic in any environment and provides a great topic of conversation. The Certificate could be a memento of Ireland or as a gift from someone who knows the importance of Ireland to the owner.
We have designed the Certificate to fit a standard frame size, therefore no unnecessary extra costs in framing or displaying it.
Personalised
This Certificate is also special in that its a piece of wall art that is personalised and thus very important and meaningful.
It records the name of the Irish ancestor that took the courageous journey to a new land. It also records their descendants and by doing so acknowledges the success of that journey and evidence that it was all worth while. It was a journey that was made for the future of their family.
It is also something that could become a family heirloom, passed from one generation to the next.
Specialist Printing
The Certificate uses a special printing process overlooked by skilled operators.
A feature of this process is the extra addition of a metalic gold ink that decorates the document through-out. Its a subtle feature that doesn’t distract from the document’s core message.
Distinctive Parchment Paper
A special feature of the artwork is the unique parchment paper used. The particular characteristics of this prestigious and deluxe organic paper is its semi translucent mottled look and hard feel you would expect from an actual sheet of traditional animal parchment. This is the only paper that emulates the qualities of real Vellum / parchment.
Free Calligraphy Pen and Irish Handwriting Techniques
The Certificate will look fantastic no matter what your writing style is. To compliment your Certificate we have included a special Calligraphy pen with a chiseled edge. This pen enhances your hand lettering, easily giving the appearance of Irish Calligraphy. Further below on this webpage are techniques to help you achieve this.
The Heritage Certificate Wording
The wording of the scroll is based on Article 2 and Article 3 of the Constitution of Ireland.
The certificate’s aim is to engage with Ireland’s Diaspora around the world. It acknowledges and marks the deep connection to Ireland felt by many people of Irish descent. It is an invitation to those people to connect back to their Irish roots.
The Scroll Wording
“It is the firm will of the Irish Nation, in harmony and friendship, to unite in good faith all the people of the island of Ireland with their descendants, at home and abroad, past and present in all the diversity of their identities, traditions, race, color, and beliefs for the good and betterment of mankind; the nation of Ireland, its people, their descendants, its culture; and together share and celebrate a proud Irish heritage.
Furthermore, the Irish Nation cherishes its special affinity with people of Irish ancestry living abroad who share its cultural identity and proud Irish heritage.
This document acknowledges the above named as descendant(s) of Irish emigrants, to having the entitlement and birthright as persons of Irish ancestry, to champion and celebrate their Irish culture and their proud Irish heritage.”
Who is the Certificate for?
The Certificate Scroll’s purpose is to celebrate Irish Ancestry.
It is suitable for either a family name or an individual’s name.
Whether purchased for oneself or as a gift, it is an attractive and meaningful document designed to grace any home.
A family with Irish roots
This Certificate allows you to enter the name of a family as descendants of Irish ancestors.
It acknowledges that this family has the entitlement as persons of Irish ancestry, to champion and celebrate their Irish culture and their proud Irish heritage.
This beautifully designed certificate would sit proudly in the family home, reminding those that dwell there that they are all part of a big worldwide Irish family.
It is a great memento of a trip to Ireland, or as a gift purchased for friends or family that have a connection with Ireland.
An Individual
You can enter the name of an individual as a descendant of Irish ancestors on the Certificate.
This certificate recognises the person named as having the birthright as a person of Irish ancestry, to celebrate their Irish culture and their proud Irish heritage. It can be purchased for oneself – maybe as a memento of Ireland, it also makes a great gift.
This certificate will always be a reminder to the person named that they are part of Ireland’s story and to respect the memory of our ancestors, and to the Irish legacy they bequeathed us.
Child
As a gift for a child, the Certificate Scroll is very special. It is something that they will cherish forever. The Certificates can be passed on from generation to generation – they are are a link between generations, ancestor and descendant.
With these Certificates we can generate interest in Irish Heritage, preserve knowledge of our ancestors customs and traditions and we can give life to the heritage and culture they passed on to us. We should not and shall not ever forget them.
The Certificate makes a wonderful gift as a Baptismal, Christening gift or a birthday gift for any age.
How to fill in the Certificate
There are two lines of text to fill in on the certificate and what you put on it depends whether its for an Family or an individual.
The Certificate is for a Family Name
If the certificate is to celebrate the family name and displayed in the family home, then on the top line you’d write something similar to:
The Kelly Family
or perhaps
The Kelly Family, Boston
On the second line you then enter your Irish ancestors details if you know them. You can enter their name, birthdate or county in Ireland they came from. Or you can enter the year they emigrated from Ireland. If there are numerous ancestors or perhaps you are not sure of the information you could just enter “Irish Emigrants” on this line. It may look similar to this:
John Kelly, Ireland
or perhaps
John Kelly (Born 1845) Co. Mayo
or perhaps
The Kelly Family, Co. Mayo
or perhaps
Irish Emigrants
The Certificate is for an Individual
If the certificate is for an individual, then on the top line you’d write something similar to:
Mary Kelly
or perhaps
Mary Kelly, Boston
On the second line you then enter your Irish ancestors details if you know them. You can enter their name, birthdate or county in Ireland they came from. Or you can enter the year they emigrated from Ireland. If there are numerous ancestors or perhaps you are not sure of the information you could just enter “Irish Emigrants” on this line. It may look similar to this:
John Kelly, Ireland
or perhaps
John Kelly (Born 1845) Co. Mayo
or perhaps
The Kelly Family, Co. Mayo
or perhaps
Irish Emigrants
Immigrant or Emigrant?
Whichever word you use to describe your ancestors moving from one country to another is up to you.
The main difference is that immigrant is used in reference to the country moved to, and emigrant is used in reference to the country moved from.
‘To emigrate‘ means to leave your own country and go and live in another country, permanently.
“My grandparents emigrated from Ireland in 1920.”
‘To immigrate‘ means to enter and settle in a foreign country, permanently.
“My grandparents immigrated into the United States in 1920.”
Learn Calligraphy Style Easily
You can fill in the certificate in any writing style you like and with any pen/brush/marker.
It is an individuals choice and the handwriting makes this certificate all the more personal.
For those that wish to try the more traditional writing script we have made it easier by including a special calligraphy pen and guidelines on how to use.
It can be fun to try this style of writing thats loosely styled on “Irish Script”.
The Calligraphy Pen
For your convenience we have included a special calligraphy pen. It is a chiseled tip pen that can create both broad and thin lines.
Using this pen even with your normal handwriting / lettering style will automatically look more interesting due to the difference in stroke widths.
Try it out and enjoy it.
Downloadable Calligraphy Font
If you wish you can download this Roundhand calligraphy font to your computer and in Microsoft word or other computer software, type out your text.
You can then trace the wording onto the Certificate. It helps if you practise it a few times and it will help you centre the text on the certificate. If you are not sure – you can follow the video below.
Download Irish Font Here: Proud_Irish_Heritage_Font
(Please note your font will be named Proud_Irish_Heritage_Font or Fondamento on your computer)
Some tips on how to use your calligraphy pen:
Hold the nib at a constant angle
Hold the pen as you normally would when writing.
Keep the chisel tip at a constant 45° angle so that the downward and horizontal strokes are the thickest strokes.
Practise your strokes on a spare sheet of paper so you get used to holding the pen and the variation in line thickness.
You can download this free worksheet that will help you get used to the pen. Please remember …. have fun!
Download PROUD IRISH Calligraphy Worksheet
Create letters in parts
When using a calligraphy pen each letter is created from a number of strokes. This is easier than you might think.
For instance the “a” – draw the vertical line first, (you can add a little swoosh at the end).
Then holding the nib at the same angle – draw the rest of the letter “a” stroke 2 above.
Remember keeping the nib at the same angle while moving the pen – will give you that calligraphy look.
Practise, have fun, trace your design.
If you don’t wish to try the calligraphy freehand on the certificate we suggest two methods.
1: Try your wording a few times on a sheet of paper. When you are happy with it you can then place it beneath the Certificate and trace the letters with your pen, or maybe with a pencil first if you wish.
2: Download our Irish font, type out your words. As in point no.1 above place beneath your certificate and trace it.
Our Parchment paper is semi-translucent – perfect for tracing.
Its important to let your ink rest for a few moments after writing so as not to smudge your work.
Helpfull Video
Below is a short video, showing you how easy it is and how much fun it is to use your calligraphy pen.
We show you how you might trace your printout if you wish.
Framing Ideas
We have designed this certificate to be 11″ x 17″ (Tabloid) in size. This is a convenient and standard size that is easy to get ready-made frames to fit, therefore no expensive custom framing needed.
Flattening the Certificate Scroll
When you have removed the scroll from the tube you can flatten it by either gently rolling it the other way (not too tight) and/or place it under heavy objects/books for a few hours/overnight.
Below are some examples of how the certificate would look in standard size frames and matts/mounts.
11" x 17" Frame
11"x 17" matt with 16" x 20" Frame
11"x 17" matt with 18" x 24" Frame
BONUS – Calligraphy Pen Worksheets
If you enjoyed using your calligraphy pen, then we have included these free bonus Irish calligraphy artwork worksheets.
You can use your pen and the techniques you learned to recreate these piece of art.
May you be at the gates of heaven...
Use your calligraphy pen to recreate this piece of art. You can download the worksheets with the illustrations included, ready to be completed with your new calligraphy skills.
Download May you be at the gates of heaven
May your troubles be less...
Use your calligraphy pen to recreate this piece of art. You can download the worksheets with the illustrations included, ready to be completed with your new calligraphy skills.
Download May your troubles be less
There are only two ...
Use your calligraphy pen to recreate this piece of art. You can download the worksheets with the illustrations included, ready to be completed with your new calligraphy skills.
Download There are only two
At a Glance
The Proud Irish Certificate Scroll
A link to a Proud Irish Heritage
This certificate celebrates ones links and association with Ireland.
It recognises a persons right to honour their Irishness.
Great gift for any home
Whether purchased for oneself, friends or family, the certificate is a beautiful, thoughtful piece of meaningful art.
The certificate is presented in an Irish green gift presentation tube.
Personalised, meaningful art
As your certificate is personalised, it makes for very stimulating and engaging wall art.
The certificate links the family/individual with their unique and interesting family history.
Beautifully made and well presented
The certificate is a specially printed document, decorated with gilded lettering and metallic gold highlights. It is printed on a premium grade semi-translucent parchment paper.
Designed to fit standard size frames, therefore doing away with expensive custom framing.
Made with love and respect in Ireland
We love what we do and are extremely proud of our Irish heritage. We hope it shows in our work and the quality of our products which are made to the highest of standards.
This certificate is designed and made by us in Galway, Ireland.
Free calligraphy pen with usage tips
To help you fill out the certificate we have included a special calligraphy pen. This pen lets you produce the beautiful thick and thin lines you associate with calligraphy writing.
We also include tips and techniques on how to use the pen as well as fun and beautiful worksheets.
I just want to say how happy I am with our certificate scroll. I bought it as my great great grandfather was Irish and we are very proud of our Irish roots.
The quality and thoughtfulness of the final product says alot about the Irish people. It takes pride of place on our main living room wall, and we think of Ireland everytime we see it.
I will most certainly be recommending it to all our Irish friends and family.