The Giant’s Causeway, located in Antrim on our North Coast, is one of the most iconic and recognisable geographic landscapes and tourist destinations. Named a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1986, it is made up of around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. These columns were created 50 – 60 million years ago from volcanic fissure eruptions. However, the Giant’s Causeway is deeply ingrained in our mythology and folklore. According to legend the columns are the remains of a causeway built by the giant Fionn mac Cumhaill (anglicised, Finn MacCool).
Fionn had built the causeway to reach and face his rival, the Scottish giant, Benandonner.
Some of the remnants of the causeway can also be found in Scotland at Fingal’s Cave.
- Made and Handpainted in Ireland
- Measures - 2.8"H x 2.8"L
- Part of a wider collection
Meet Our Vendor
Belleek is best described by its Mission Statement- “To develop a culture of total customer care through excellence in product and service with quality sustained by focused teamwork and the ongoing development of all employees”. Since 1857, Belleek has proven itself as a committed producer of fine Irish china. Located in the picturesque town of Belleek in County Fermanagh, this company continues to emphasize its cultural and commercial history. Each piece of pottery must pass through 16 pairs of hands from its design to its final production. Their meticulous process ensures perfection and a worldwide reputation for quality and finery.
