Go n-éirí an bóthar leat / May the road rise to meet you Material:Cast iron with lime wood frame The union of the hands

The union of the hands around the heart (the physical and the emotional) is surmounted by a crown (a regal indication of the sacred significance of the relationship)

This pattern comes from a scoib - a flat basket which was traditionally used for serving potatoes and for communal eating

is hand finished in iron with a limed white frame or bronze with a warm grey frame

the cheer and good will of friends to you

self-confidence and generosity

Go n-éirí an bóthar leat / May the road rise to meet you Material:Cast iron with lime wood frame The union of the handsMay the road rise to meet you is the first line of one of Ireland's most famous and lovely blessings, which continues: may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, may the rains fall softly upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. After years in decline, the Irish language is experiencing a resurgence and its beauty can be seen in this award winning design, originally carved by