Inspired by the musicians who for generations have gathered in my family pub to play music; raw and unrehearsed, in that moment.
‘Fiddle’ One of the key instruments in traditional Irish music. Identical to the violin, but played differently in widely-varying regional styles.
‘Bodhran’ An Irish frame drum, with a goatskin head on one side. The other side is open for the player’s hand to be placed against the inside of the drum head to control the pitch and timbre.
‘Tin Whistle’ Also known as the penny whistle, is an end-blown fipple flute, like a recorder, closely associated with Celtic music.
‘Concertina’ A free-reed musical instrument, held by placing the hands through a leather strap, with the thumbs outside the strap and the palms resting on wooden bars.
‘Flute’ In Irish tradition, the flute is most commonly made from wood, with a playing technique similar to the tin whistle.
“I grew up in the heart of Donegal. My family own a pub in Gaeltacht in the Glen of Glenties, on the west coast. It is an inspirational place that still fills my heart with joy when I return. The music is what I remember most. It filled the air of our pub constantly, which was a gathering point for musicians from every walk of life coming together to play sessions of traditional Irish music late into the night. These were the times of my life, they shaped my character and inspired the artisan in me to design the jewellery I make today.�
‘Fiddle’ Description: 925 Sterling Silver Pendant with 46cm Chain and Lobster Clasp Dimensions: Length 45mm, Width 14mm, Depth 2mm Weight: 8.4g ‘Bodhran’ Description: 925 Sterlling Silver Pendant with 46cm Sterling Silver Chain and Lobster Clasp Dimensions: Diameter 20mm, Depth 6mm Weight: 9.59g ‘Tin Whistle’ Description: 925 Sterling Silver Pendant with 46cm Chain and Lobster Clasp Dimensions: Length 35mm, Diameter 5mm Weight: 5.4g
‘Concertina’ Description: 925 Sterling Silver Pendant with 46cm Chain and Lobster Clasp Dimensions: Length 20mm, Width 10mm Weight: 5.1g ‘Flute’ Description: 925 Sterling Silver Pendant with 46cm Chain and Lobster Clasp Dimensions: Length 50mm, Diameter 5mm Weight: 8.4g