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  • Marriage Stones – a Galway tradition !

    Marriage Stones – a Galway tradition !

    Marriage stones are unique to Galway. These stones, used during the medieval period, were elaborate stone etchings created for couples when they married. These etchings included the year of the marriage, the couple’s initials, the family crest, Latin phrases and artwork. Traditionally, the stones were placed overhead the entrance door outside the couple’s home or…