Vintage Irish Postage Stamp with May the Road Rise Up to Meet You Charm
$35 $26.25
This double-sided pendant features an image from a vintage Irish stamp and “May the Road Rise Up to Meet You” on the other.
The postage stamp was the first issued by the independent Irish state in 1922. It features Celtic knotwork, shamrocks, and a map of Ireland.
The words on the back are taken from an Irish Blessing…
May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
This piece measures just over 1″ x 1.25″. Each charm is hand crafted, so some slight variation in the metalwork can be expected. This design is now 50% thinner for a lighter more streamlined look from the version launched in 2012.
All proceeds from this purchase support www.IrishFireside.com, the podcast and blog hosted by Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta that covers topics of Irish travel and culture. For this reason, this item is not eligible for coupons or discounts. This item is not made from broken china.
Due to its overwhelming popularity, it may take up to 15 days to ship this item if it is labeled as “Available on backorder” below… I can assure you, they will be fresh from the artist’s hands when they arrive. Thank you for your patience.
Sorry, this product is not eligible for complimentary gift box. Neck wire not included.
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shashie50 (verified owner) – :
Received my ‘charm’ today. Was not sure about the color when I ordered it, but am happy to report that it is a nice consistent green (more ‘forest’ than ‘kelly’) and white (ivory). The size is as described, which makes the map and “Éire” show up nicely. Looking forward to wearing it on St. Patrick’s Day, but I’m sure I will wear it many other times during the year. Enjoying the historical aspect as well, since this design was the first Irish stamp issued after Ireland became independent from Britain in 1922. Thank you, Liam!