{"product_id":"claddagh-ring-paperback","title":"Claddagh Ring - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMalachy McCourt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Malachy McCourt recounts the story of Ireland's timeless symbol of loyalty, friendship, and love, a ring design of two clasped hands that is worn by millions worldwide. Following the success of his Running Press titles \u003ci\u003eDanny Boy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVoices of Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e, McCourt explores this beloved icon of Irish heritage through vivid anecdotes, charming folk tales, and recent documented incidents. Said to have been first crafted more than 400 years ago in a fishing village on Galway Bay, there is much more to the story of the Claddagh ring than simple popular history, and McCourt tracks it down and recounts it with his stellar storytelling finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCounty Limerick native \u003cb\u003eMalachy McCourt\u003c\/b\u003e is \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e authority to tell the history of Ireland. He has written several books, including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eA Monk Swimming\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSinging My Him Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDanny Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVoices of Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Claddagh Ring\u003c\/i\u003e. Complementing his literary work, McCourt is also a skilled actor. He appeared in the television series \u003ci\u003eOz\u003c\/i\u003e and in feature films such as \u003ci\u003eThe Bonfire of the Vanities\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 7.96 x 5.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 14, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761453498656,"sku":"9780762420148","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9ef06b5d62f01e453153f4770e9eab95.webp?v=1780207921","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/claddagh-ring-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}