Celtic
Cross of Cashel / Croke
This modern Celtic cross was originally erected by the citizens
of Cashel in 1895 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Thomas Croke,
Archbishop of Cashel and Emly from 1875 to 1902. Croke was also
the patron-founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the
govening body of Ireland's national sports, Gaelic Football and
Hurling.
The Cross of Cashel is a celebratory cross. The front face has
three panels, the bottom one mentions Cormac of Cashel, the one
above 'St. Allbe at Emly', and the top panel features Celtic style
designs with the robed figure of the crucified Christ above. The
reverse of the cross has Celtic designs with interlace, spirals
and zoomorphic patterns in the Celtic art tradition.
This attractive cross embodies the inspiration and spirit of the
Great High Crosses of Ireland, carved and erected in the ninth and
tenth centuries to celebrate learning and piety, great events and
great men of their time.
Celtic
Cross of Cashel replica cross in gold or silver
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