Lisdoonvarna Cast Stone Cross

Mineral rich waters flow down from the surrounding limestone and peat. The town is now famous for its matchmaking season. Wealthy families began meeting at Lisdoonvarna and would arrange suitable marriages for their children. Buy the 1970’s, city people began coming to the hotels in search of marriage partners. The Lisdoonvarna phenomenon resulted in hundreds of marriages.

Cross design from Co. Claire, Ireland Artisan Crosses & Plaques Handcrafted and finished in Fredericksburg, Texas

Each object is inspired by an actual monument or historical piece and has a reference to the time period and culture. Once a subject is selected, it is hand carved in clay by the artists from which a mold is made. The items are cast with a sturdy cast stone material and go through several processes to make it look as close to the ancient stone carvings as possible.