February 14th is around the corner and what better way to tell your loved ones you care than a gift made with quality and pride.  The claddagh, an Irish tradition of love, loyalty and friendship or an Irish made woolen scarf or blanket - that will keep your loved one warm.  Visit Ireland and Old Lace in Historic Smithville and pick up an elegant Valentine's gift.  Our prices can't be beat.  We're open 7 days a week. 

Now a little history for you.  St. Valentine's remains are held at the Whitefriar Street Church, they have been there since the early 1830s.  For those wishing to visit St Valentine's Shrine in Dublin, Whitefriar Street Church is located between Aungier Street and Wexford Street, and is just a few minutes' walk west of St Stephen's Green. Within the Whitefriar Street Church building there is a shop where one can purchase various souvenirs, such as cards, keyrings and other material bearing Valentine's image. Unlike most other surviving inner city churches in Dublin, Whitefriar Street always seems to be busy. The Whitefriar Street Fathers today emphasise St Valentine's association 'with young people and their needs as they grow into maturity and adult life'. To express it more romantically, the Whitefriar Street Shrine to St Valentine has been and continues to be a place of pilgrimage for those celebrating love - as well as for those who have lost it or have yet to find it!

Happy Valentine's Day to you and Maggie and Molly - the 2 shih tzu's down the block!

Peace,
Seamus Mac