
We invite you to visit and patronize the many groups and individuals who have inspired Ogham Art and have supported the realization of OghamArt.com.
Where to Find Ogham Art
Ogham Art products can be found in specialty shops
and boutiques throughout the United States including
the premiere Celtic catalog GaelSong.
www.gaelsong.com
In our home state of Connecticut, you can find select products
in the
following stores:
Atticus Bookstore
New Haven, CT
www.atticusbookstorecafe.com
Stationery
Dāva
Hamden, CT
www.shopdava.com
Prints, Stationery & Jewelry
O’Reilly’s Irish Gifts
Farmington, CT
www.gotirish.com
Prints, Stationery & Jewelry
Ogham Information
The Traditional History of the Ogham
www.taliere.tripod.com/ogham.htm
The Ogham Stone
http://ogham.lyberty.com
Every Ogham Thing on the Web
http://www.evertype.com/standards/og/ogmharc.html
Omniglot: Writing Systems & Languages of the World
http://www.omniglot.com/writing/ogham.htm
The Culture
An Gorta Mor- The Great Hunger
www.thegreathunger.org
Housed at the Bernhard Library at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, The Lender Family Special Collection is one of the most extensive collections of art and literature in America devoted to Ireland’s Great Famine. The An Gorta Mor collection includes nearly 700 volumes regarding the famine and related events.
The Engaging Ireland Podcast
www.engagingireland.com
Your hosts Travis and Kathy Nelson provide travel tips, places of interest, and interviews about Ireland, “Irishness” and much more on their site.
The Heritage of Ireland
www.heritageireland.ie
The Heritage of Ireland website, designed to introduce you to many of the attractions of Ireland’s heritage.
Ireland of the Welcomes
www.irelandofthewelcomes.com
Ireland of the Welcomes is an award-winning magazine that showcases the best of Ireland’s history, scenery, culture, traditions and lifestyles to the world at large.
Irish America
www.irishamerica.com
Irish America magazine, a bi-monthly publication, has been celebrating Irish heritage among Irish Americans for 25 years.
The Irish Roots Café
www.irishroots.com
Mike O'Laughlin has created one of the best multi-channel, fully interactive places for all that is Irish on the web. He covers Irish genealogy, language, history and culture through books, blogs, podcasts and video.
Killybegs, County Donegal
www.killybegsonline.org
Ogham Art founder Christopher Conway’s ancestral home and, in his opinion, the greatest town in Ireland.
The Old Dublin
www.theolddublin.com
Our favorite local traditional Irish and music pub located in Wallingford, CT. Owner and Dublin native Paul Pender invites you into his “home” with warm food, comforting music and a fresh pint. He also generously hosts Ogham Art the 1st Thursday of every month as we set up a booth during their weekly traditional Irish music session.
The Local Irish Community
Ancient Order of Hibernians
www.msgrslocumdiv1.com
Monsignor Slocum Division #1 of the AOH located in Waterbury, Connecticut
www.aohjfk.com
John F. Kennedy Division #1 located in Bridgeport, Connecticut
http://www.danburyhibernians.org/aoh.htm
John A. Gildea Division #3 and Mary McWorter Division #58 located in Danbury, CT
Feile, Inc.
www.feileinc.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Irish Culture based in Fairfield, Connecticut
The Gaelic-American Club of Fairfield
www.gaconline.org
Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center
www.gdicc.org
Irish American Community Center
www.iacc-ct.com
Located in East Haven, Connecticut
The Irish Heritage Society of Milford
www.milfordirish.com
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Greater New Haven
www.stpatricksdayparade.org
Ogham Art works closely with the parade committee folks and their fundraising efforts by donating Ogham products to their events for raffle, auction and door prizes. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Greater New Haven, the 6th oldest parade in the nation, is the largest, single-day spectator event in the State of Connecticut.
The Music
Cherish the Ladies
www.cherishtheladies.com
The first ladies of Irish music in America – or anywhere for that matter! “With their unique spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts it forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining package.”
Colleen & the Boys
www.colleenandtheboys.weebly.com
One of our local favorites! “Specializing in some not-so-traditional Irish music, Colleen and the Boys offer entertainment for the Southwestern Connecticut area!”
Keep an ear open for them at a pub or Irish festival near you.
Ennis
www.ennismusic.com
This award winning band blends Celtic and Folk with a twist of New Foundland flair - these ladies know how to rock! Check them out at their site or better yet, see them live during one of their world tours!
Irish Music Forever
www.irishmusicforever.com
Irish Music Forever, a website based in Nottingham, England, run by Pat Kehoe and other enthusiasts who love Irish songs, music and culture.
The Kerry Boys
www.thekerryboys.com
The Kerry Boys are Pierce Campbell and Mark James (with Tony Pasqualoni joining them for larger shows). “These two dynamic and popular Connecticut Irish balladeers have been performing together for over 20 years, dazzling fans of all ages from Maine to New York. Their humorous, high-energy show will have you clapping and singing along in no time, engaging you from start to finish with their wide collection of traditional and original songs.”
Pierce Campbell
www.piercecampbell.com
Celtic/Folk/Jazz Connecticut State Troubadour 2007/2008, Pierce continuously amazes the Northeast with his vast and talented commitment to music. He is a singer/songwriter playing acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, bass and harmonica and entertains both as a solo artist and as part of many small groups.
The Festivals
The Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo
New Haven, CT
www.ctfolk.com/ctff
Connecticut Irish Festival Feis & Agricultural Fair
New Haven County, CT
www.ctirishfestival.com
Fairfield County Irish Festival
Fairfield County, CT
www.irishfestival.org
The Greater Danbury Irish Festival
Danbury, CT
www.danburyirishfestival.com
Greater Hartford Irish Music Festival
Hartford County, CT
www.irishmusicfest.com
Milford Irish Festival
Milford, CT
www.milfordirish.org
Newport Celtic Rock Festival
Newport, RI
www.newportwaterfrontevents.com
The Artists
Julia Ambrose
www.toolmarkstudio.com
A true visionary, Julia is one of the top sculptors and model-makers in the world. She has worked in Hollywood and beyond and she sculpted our first pendant.
Kevin Conway
www.kevinmconway.com
Like our logo and window clings? We do!
The only place you need to go for your graphic design needs.
Logo design, magazine layout, event signage, web design and more.
Shawn Slother
www.sculpture-portraits.com
An extremely talented sculptor who has helped us realize our vision in the creation of our pendants. Shawn has created sculptures for established companies, collectors and unique businesses like Ogham Art.
Beach Bum Sea Glass Jewelry, LLC
www.beachbumseaglassjewelry.com
Designer Kelly O’Brien-Poole creates jewelry from genuine sea glass (not tumbled or purchased) and sterling silver. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and she takes custom orders. Visit her site or look for her at a beach near you!
The Partners
CompuMail
www.compumail.net
A marketing communications company based in Southington, CT, CompuMail has supported and assisted Ogham Art since its inception. Produces all prints, stationery, window clings and marketing collateral using state-of-the-art printing technology.
BHS Industries
www.bhspewter.com
BHS Industries, a family-owned and operated manufacturer of fine handcrafted pewter products and giftware, brings the Ogham Art pendants to life.
On Time Screen Printing & Embroidery
www.ontimescreen.com
Custom screen printing, embroidery and laser engraving, assists in production of Nollaig Shona and Yule ornaments.
Celtic Knots, AVON Walk for Breast Cancer
www.avonwalk.org
For every Hope (Dóchas) print sold, Ogham Art will donate $10 to The Celtic Knots Avon Walk for Breast Cancer fundraising campaign.
Our Friends
Catherine Bell, Actress
www.catherinebell.com
Felix Kunze, Photographer
www.felixkunze.com
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