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Irish Headstones

One of the most well-known emblems of Irish culture, the Celtic cross, is a prominent feature in our Irish-styled gravestones category. Celtic crosses in a variety of shapes and sizes can be adapted to different headstone designs as displayed in our samples below. In particular, Celtic headstone designs can be engraved to any of our memorials to help complement your preferred tombstone. Additionally, ceramic photos for headstones and a wide range of memorial plaques for graves are also available to enhance your gravestone.

On each of our Irish headstones, we have incorporated short Gaelic Verses which can be engraved to our headstones or personalized Irish memorial gifts. Additionally, an exclusive collection of short Gaelic epitaphs for Irish headstone inscriptions are available to help you choose a fitting headstone epitaph for your loved one’s gravestone. To receive a price for any of our Irish-styled gravestones please complete our headstone prices contact form at the bottom of this page or call a member of our staff for more information.

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High Cross Celtic Monument

Standing grandly above all others this Celtic cross is traditionally described as a “High Cross” – the oldest and original Celtic cross design. Based on the earliest High Cross structure, these Irish headstones are hand-carved with Celtic lacing, including an outer roped feature on the main cross-section. The initials “IHS”, an arrangement of letters representing the name of Jesus Christ are also skillfully hand-carved in the center circle of the cross. Additionally, the dye which supports the cross is recessed on three sides allowing for many additional inscriptions to be engraved in the future. Made from blue limestone this Celtic High Cross embodies the real spirit of ancient Celtic Christianity.

High Cross Memorial. Ref: CC1

High Cross Memorial

Color: Limestone. Size: 120 x 46″. Reference: CC1

High Cross Memorial. Ref: CC1

Cross Section

Color: Limestone. Size: 120 x 46″. Reference: CC1

High Cross Memorial. Ref: CC1

Dye and Base

Color: Limestone. Size: 120 x 46″. Reference: CC1

High Cross Memorial. Ref: CC1

Celtic Lacing Detail

Color: Limestone. Size: 120 x 46″. Reference: CC1

Modern-Day Celtic Cross Headstones

Contemporary forms of the above High Cross first became popular Irish headstones in mid-nineteenth-century Dublin. In light of this, the Celtic cross revival quickly spread to the rest of Ireland and today this iconic symbol still remains one of the most sought-after traditional Irish gravestones. By and large modern-day Celtic cross headstones display carved interlace with traditional Celtic Knots on the main shaft. In a similar fashion, the center of the cross usually has “IHS” or an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ engraved.

Compared to the High cross contemporary Celtic cross monuments are usually smaller in height. For this reason, Celtic cross gravestones have become increasingly popular especially due to cemetery restrictions on the height of their memorials. With this in mind, all Celtic cross heights are displayed below their respective images.

Small Celtic Cross. Ref: CC2

Small Celtic Cross

Colour: Premium Black Size: 75 x 36″. Reference: CC2

Cross Detail. Ref: CC2

Small Cross Detail

Colour: Premium Black Size: 75 x 36″. Reference: CC2

Small Celtic Cross. Ref: CC3

Small Celtic Cross

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 75 x 36″. Reference: CC3

Small Celtic Cross. Ref: CC3

Small Cross Detail

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 75 x 36″. Reference: CC3

Small Celtic Cross. Ref: CC4

Small Celtic Cross

Colour: Grey Granite. Size: 75 x 36″. Reference: CC4

Small Celtic Cross. Ref: CC4

Small Cross Detail

Colour: Grey Granite. Size: 75 x 36″. Reference: CC4

Tall Celtic Cross. Ref: CC5

Tall Celtic Cross

Colour: Premium Black Size: 101 x 42″. Reference: CC5

Tall Celtic Cross. Ref: CC5

Tall Cross Detail

Colour: Premium Black Size: 101 x 42″. Reference: CC5

Tall Celtic Cross. Ref: CC6

Tall Celtic Cross

Colour: Italian Marble. Size: 97 x 39″. Reference: CC6

Tall Celtic Cross. Ref: CC6

Tall Cross Detail

Colour: Italian Marble. Size: 97 x 39″. Reference: CC6

Tall Celtic Cross. Ref: CC7

Tall Celtic Cross

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 84 x 36″. Reference: CC7

Tall Celtic Cross. Ref: CC7

Tall Cross Detail

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 84 x 36″. Reference: CC7

Irish Headstones with Celtic Cross Designs

As displayed below, hand-carved Celtic crosses and intricate Celtic headstone designs can now be adapted to many of our contemporary headstones. In particular, the Boyne and Erne headstone designs are cut and polished around the interlaced Celtic cross itself. By the same token, the characteristic beauty of each Celtic cross defines the outer shape of our Irish headstones. Ultimately, the style of our modern Celtic cross gravestones gives them a timeless appeal that transcends the bounds of religion, race, and territory.

Boyne Gravestone. Ref: CC8

Boyne Gravestone

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 54 x 45″. Ref: CC8

Boyne Gravestone. Ref: CC8

Boyne Carving Detail

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 54 x 45″. Ref: CC8

Boyne Gravestone. Ref: CC9

Boyne Gravestone

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 54 x 45″. Ref: CC9

Boyne Gravestone. Ref: CC9

Boyne Carving Detail

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 54 x 45″. Ref: CC9

Celtic Top9. Ref: CC10

Celtic Top9

Colour: Paradiso Bash Size: 54 x 45″. Ref: CC10

Celtic Top9 with Statues. Ref: CC11

Celtic T9 with Statues

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 54 x 54″. Ref: CC11

Celtic Top9. Ref: CC12

Celtic Top9

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 54 x 45″. Ref: CC12

Celtic Top9. Ref: CC13

Celtic Top9

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 54 x 45″. Ref: CC13

Armas Gravestone. Ref: CC14

Armas Gravestone

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 57 x 50″. Ref: CC14

Armas Gravestone. Ref: CC14

Armus Carving Detail

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 57 x 50″. Ref: CC14

Armus Gravestone. Ref: CC15

Armus Gravestone

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 57 x 50″. Ref: CC15

Armus Gravestone. Ref: CC15

Armus Carving Detail

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 57 x 50″. Ref: CC15

Diarmuit Memorial. Ref: CC16

Diarmuit Memorial

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 42 x 48″. Ref: CC16

Diarmuit Memorial. Ref: CC16

Diarmuit Cross Detail

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 42 x 48″. Ref: CC16

Diarmuit Memorial. Ref: CC17

Diarmuit Memorial

Colour: Grey Granite. Size: 42 x 48″. Ref: CC17

Diarmuit Memorial. Ref: CC17

Diarmuit Cross Detail

Colour: Grey Granite. Size: 42 x 48″. Ref: CC17

Erne Headstone. Ref: CC18

Erne Headstone

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 52 x 45″. Ref: CC18

Erne Headstone. Ref: CC18

Erne Hand-Carving

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 52 x 45″. Ref: CC18

Erne Headstone. Ref: CC19

Erne Headstone

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 52 x 45″. Ref: CC19

Erne Headstone. Ref: CC19

Erne Hand-Carving

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 52 x 45″. Ref: CC19

Celtic Wave. Ref: CC20

Celtic Wave

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 42 x 48″. Ref: CC20

Celtic Wave. Ref: CC20

Celtic Wave Cross

Colour: Black Granite. Size: 42 x 48″. Ref: CC20

Celtic Wave. Ref: CC21

Celtic Wave

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 42 x 48″. Ref: CC21

Celtic Wave. Ref: CC21

Celtic Wave Cross

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 42 x 48″. Ref: CC21

Irish Themed Headstones

Unlike Irish headstones from previous generations, the majority of gravestones are now personalized to each individual’s requirements. Memorials depicting Irish emblems elegantly combine our ancient heritage with a twist of modern-day stone masonry. For instance, one of Ireland’s most famous emblems – the harp, plays a prominent role in many new Irish gravestone designs. In a similar fashion, traditional gravestone crosses with their hand-carved lacing elegantly adorn our Irish tombstones. Together with a time-honored rustic headstone look or a modern-day polished finish, our Irish gravestone designs will ultimately continue your loved one’s legacy for many future generations to admire.

Rustic Two Tone. Ref: CC22

Rustic Two Tone

Colour: Grey Granite. Size: 44 x 44″. Reference: CC22

Double Tulip. Ref: CC23

Double Tulip

Colour: Premium Black Size: 45 x 42″. Reference: CC23

Rustic Armas. Ref: CC24

Rustic Armas

Colour: Grey Granite. Size: 45 x 36″. Reference: CC24

Classic Celtic Cross. Ref: CC25

Classic Celtic Cross

Colour: Premium Black Size: 50 x 48″. Reference: CC25

Irish Harp Memorial. Ref: CC26

Irish Harp Memorial

Colour: Premium Black Size: 50 x 52″. Reference: CC26

Irish Harp Memorial. Ref: CC27

Irish Harp Memorial

Colour: Aurora Granite Size: 50 x 52″. Reference: CC27

Rustic Headstone. Ref: CC28

Rustic Headstone

Colour: Premium Black Size: 42 x 45″. Reference: CC28

Celtic Ray Memorial. Ref: CC29

Celtic Ray Memorial

Colour: Paradiso Bash Size: 39 x 42″. Reference: CC29

Old Style Rustic Cross, CC30

Old Style Rustic Cross

Colour: Grey Granite. Size: 62 x 36″. Reference: CC30

Shamrock Gravestone. Ref: CC31

Shamrock Gravestone

Colour: Premium Black Size: 50 x 36″. Reference: CC31

Traditional Harp. Ref: CC32

Traditional Harp

Colour: Himalayan Blue Size: 50 x 30″. Reference: CC32

Old Irish Cross. Ref: CC33

Old Irish Cross

Colour: Bahama Blue. Size: 52 x 36″. Reference: CC33

Choosing Irish Headstone Inscriptions

Sometimes locating the right words to commemorate a loved one can be difficult. particularly when your sentiments will be engraved in stone. Without reservation, Gaelic verses for Irish headstones are hard to find, especially Christian-themed verses or bible quotes. When choosing an Irish headstone inscription it’s important to remember the following points:

  • Firstly, try to keep your Gaelic headstone inscriptions short and concise. For the most part, the shorter your Irish epitaphs are, the more profound and contemplative they become.
  • Secondly, and most importantly, choosing an Irish headstone inscription should always remind us of life beyond our earthy realm and the prospect of meeting our loved ones again.
  • Thirdly and finally, when getting your Gaelic memorial verse engraved to our Irish headstones, a traditional Celtic-themed font will greatly enhance the look and feel of your Irish wording.

Given these points, we have compiled a shortlist of Heavenly inspired Gaelic epitaphs with English meanings included. In order to view the English translation simply click an Irish epitaph to discover its meaning.  As you read through our short Irish epitaphs it’s important to remember that the Irish verses are translated to their closest English meaning, and not the other way around….

This completion of short Gaelic epitaphs for our Irish headstones was kindly supplied by an experienced Irish teacher and fluent Irish language speaker from County Monaghan, Ireland.

Gravestone wording in Gaelic Language

Short Gaelic Epitaphs

Select each Gaelic verse to see its English meaning.

Do dhá láimh a Chríost anall tharainn

Your two hands O Christ around us / Safe in the arms of Jesus

I bParthas na ngrást go rabhaimid

In Paradise may we be

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas sioraí dó

May God give eternal rest to him

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas sioraí dí

May God give eternal rest to her

I measc na naomh go raibh sí

With the saints may she be

I measc na naomh go raibh sé

With the saints may he be

Go dtaga do Ríocht

Thy Kingdom come

Go ndéantar do thoil

Your will be done

Suaimhneas sioraí dá anam

Eternal Peace to his soul

Suaimhneas sioraí dá hanam

Eternal Peace to her soul

Cuir paidir leo le do thoil

Please pray for them

In iothlainn Dé do dtugtarsínn

May we be gathered in God’s granary

I liónta Dé go gcastar sinn

May we meet in God’s nets

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a hanam dílis

May the Lord have mercy on her soul

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dhílis

May the Lord have mercy on his soul

Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam dhílis

At God’s right hand let him be

Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

At God’s right hand let her be

Solas na bhflaitheas air

The Light of Heaven on him

Solas na bhflaitheas uirthi

The Light of Heaven on her

Go maire Iosa go deo im chroí

May Jesus always live in my heart

Sé an Tiarna mo Aoire

The Lord is my shepherd

I ndíl chuimhne ar

In loving memory of

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