Cead Mile Failte means a hundred thousand welcomes, and that is exactly what this plaque says to anyone who reaches your door. The Cead Mile Failte welcome plaque is the one Irish families ask us for most often, usually for a porch or front entry. Below the greeting there is room for one cast line, so most people put the family name there.

Twelve colors for the Cead Mile Failte welcome plaque

This piece comes in more finishes than most of the Irish Collection. You can pick from Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Black/Gold, Black/Silver, Black/White, Bronze Verdigris, Bronze/Gold, Green/Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Pewter/Silver, Red/Gold or White/Gold. Green/Gold is the obvious choice, and it’s the one in our photo with the Garrison family name. But Black/Gold and Oil Rubbed Bronze read well against brick and painted siding too.

How the personalization works

The text line holds up to 15 characters at 1.5 inches tall. That covers most surnames with “The” in front, or a short address. Because the letters are cast into the aluminum rather than printed on, they won’t peel or fade, and the coating goes over the whole piece at once.

Spacing and punctuation count toward the 15 on a Cead Mile Failte welcome plaque, so write the line out and count before you order. If a name runs long, drop “The” or “Family” first.

Material and care

Like the rest of this line, the Cead Mile Failte welcome plaque is cast in the USA from recycled aluminum, so rust is never a concern. The all-weather coating carries a five-year warranty. Rinse it with water now and then, and skip abrasive cleaners.

If you want a shorter greeting, the rest of the Irish Collection includes a plain Failte sign and several Claddagh designs. And for a house number rather than a name, the wall-mounted address plaques use the same casting process. One last thing: check the spelling carefully before you submit, because personalized pieces are cast to order and can’t be changed or returned.