Children of Lir
Long ago in ancient Ireland, Lir married Aobh (Eve), foster daughter of Bodb Dearg, King of the Tuathe de Danaan.
but soon, she became jealous of Lir’s love for them.
from under her cloak and cast a spell over them, changing them into swans
and sentencing them to 300 years each on Lough Deravaragh, the Sea of Moyle
and Irrus Domnann, off the coast of Inis Glora.
was her cruel sentence on the terrified children.
When Bodb heard of what she had done, he transformed Aoife into an air demon for eternity.
and they put their trust in him and came to settle on the land of Inis Glora.
Now at that time, the King of Connacht was Lairgren, and Deoch was his wife,
this was the coming together of the Man from the North and the Woman from the South that Aoife had spoken of.
the feathers fell from their bodies and they became withered old people.
Mochaomhog baptised them as death was very close and Fionnuala bid him not to part them in death,
but to bury them together ; “ with Conn on my right side and Fiachra on my left and Aodh before my face, between my arms.”
For throughout their troubled lives, Fionnuala had held her brothers together and protected them, as she would now do in death.
And so they died, were buried on Inis Glora and a stone was put over them and their names were written in Ogham.
This is a shortened version of an ancient Irish Legend. The original translation from old Irish, was done by Lady Augusta Gregory, and she published it in her 1904 book titled; "Of Gods and Fighting Men".
You can read it here. Fate of the Children of Lir
Elegant Children Of Lir Swan Ring
$104.00
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Children Of Lir Three Swan Brooch + Pearl in Centre
$239.00
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Children of Lir Sanctuary Pendant
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Crusader's Children of Lir Cross
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Children of Lir Disc Swan Ring
$54.00
Simple and elegant sterling silver disc swan ring. Weight 3g
Children Of Lir Beaten Silver Torc
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Dainty Children of Lir Jewellery Set
$104.00
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Dainty Children Of Lir Stud Earrings
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Sterling Silver 'Children Of Lir' circular & domed stud earrings. Easy to wear everyday- earrings which really get noticed! Matching pendant available Diameter 10mm. Weight 3g
14ct Gold Graceful Children Of Lir Ring
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Graceful Children Of Lir Ring
$93.00
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Children of Lir Swan Drop Earrings
$147.00
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Dainty Children of Lir Sterling Silver Swan Pendant
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Children of Lir Single Swan Pendant
$97.00
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Delicate Children of Lir Swan stud + drop Earrings
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Small Swan Children Of Lir Pendant
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Four Swan Lir Cross
$96.00
Delightful sterling silver cross pendant with four swans as it's four arms, mirroring the four tragic children of King Lir who were turned into swans by their jealous step-mother. This...
Children of Lir Small Swan Chain Bracelet
$93.00
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Four Headed Children Of Lir Pendant
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Beautiful large four headed 'Children Of Lir' Sterling Silver pendant.Hangs on an 18in sterling silver trace chain. The four necks swirl around each other without touching and meet at their beaks. Beautiful...
Children of Lir Sanctuary Locket Pendant
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Lir Lapel Pin
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Domed and beaten sterling silver disc, with curved lacey swan on top. Simple but beautiful. A special piece for a special person.
Children of Lir Heart Shaped Double Swan Pendant
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Children of Lir Round Four Swan Domed Brooch
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Children of Lir Elegant Swan Brooch
$179.00
I love this Children of Lir Elegant Swan brooch!! One of the signature pieces from the collection, this brooch is so versatile and chic!! Looks great whatever way it's worn. Length 72...
Children of Lir Four Swan Brooch
$101.00
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Children Of Lir Three Swan Brooch
$201.00
Sometimes I'm asked for just 3 swans, as lots of people have 3 children, so I put together this timeless eye catching Children of Lir Three Swan Brooch. Triangular in...
Sterling Sliver Children of Lir Four Swan Bangle
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Silver Sterling Children of Lir Single Swan Spiral Bangle
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– Sold OutSterling silver swan beaten spiral bangle that looks so pretty on. Delicate but strong, it is made from 2.5 mm round beaten silver wire. Matching items available. Length of swan...
Children of Lir Three Swan Sterling Silver Pendant
$250.00
This stunning three swan pendant, from the Children of Lir Collection, is triangular in shape and double sided. Beautiful piece, with each head nestled in the next one's feathers. Suspended...
Children of Lir Forever Brooch
$136.00
Swans pair for years, sometimes for a lifetime. A perfect fit, two swans together forever brooch in sterling silver, is just gorgeous as a statement brooch on a plain dress...
Tiny Swan Pendant
$43.00
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Tiny Swan Stud Earrings
$54.00
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Two Small Children of Lir Swans Pendant
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– Sold OutClassic Children of Lir Sterling Silver pendant of two swans together forever. Swans are devoted to each other they stay together for life, so this could be perfect for a wedding...
Tiny Swan Drop Earrings
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Children of Lir Elegant Swan Pendant Sterling Silver with 14ct Gold Heart
$353.00
The Children of Lir Elegant Swan Pendant is a statement piece that looks truly magnificent worn over a plain coloured garment. A gorgeous 14ct gold heart, is nestled in the center...
Children of Lir Forever Swan Sterling Silver Bangle
$163.00
– Sold OutSometimes swans pair for a lifetime. This sterling silver bangle shows two swans joined together in unity forever. It is a perfect gift for engagements or weddings as it symbolises hopes...
Children of Lir Elegant Swan Pendant
$244.00
This Elegant Swan Pendant is an exquisite statement piece that looks truly magnificent worn over a plain colour top or dress. Sterling silver beautiful swan, it comes on a 30"...
Children Of Lir Cufflinks
$136.00
These Silver Sterling Swan Cufflinks are inspired by the Irish Legend, the "Children of Lir". The cufflinks look perfect on, matching with any suit! As swans always travel in pairs,...
Sanctuary Swan Jewellery Set
$190.00
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Delicate Swan Children of Lir Jewellery Set
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Children of Lir Entwined Twin Brooch
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Children Of Lir Tie Tack
$60.00
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Children Of Lir Tie Slide
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Sterling Silver Swan Tie Slide, from the popular 'Children Of Lir' collection.A detailed piece that any man would be delighted to wear!.Length 55mm. Weight 9g.