Most Irish plaques carry a name or a number. The Claddagh poem plaque carries a verse instead, the short traditional poem that explains the ring: the hands for friendship, the heart for love, the crown for loyalty. Under it there’s space for your family, so it works as a wedding or anniversary gift as much as a front-door sign.

Your two lines

You get two personalized lines at 1.25 inches tall on the Claddagh poem plaque. Line 1 holds up to 12 characters, and line 2 holds up to 9. A common layout is the family name on the first line and a year on the second, for example “The Murphys” over “Est. 2015.” Because the second line is shorter, keep the longer entry on top.

Spaces, periods and apostrophes all count. Write both lines out before you order so nothing gets cut.

Finishes on the Claddagh poem plaque

Choose Antique Copper, Black/Gold, Bronze/Gold or Green/Gold. The verse is small type, so a high-contrast finish such as Black/Gold makes it easiest to read up close. Green/Gold suits the theme. The two bronze-toned options are softer and fit a stone wall or an entry with wood trim.

How it’s cast

The Claddagh poem plaque is cast in the USA from recycled aluminum. The verse, the symbol and your two lines are all part of the casting, so none of it is a decal that can lift. Aluminum won’t rust, and the coating carries a five-year warranty. Rinse with water and wipe dry; there’s no need for polish.

If you’d prefer the Claddagh with a house number instead of the poem, the Irish Collection has that version too. Our personalized plaques page gathers every design that takes a name. And please proof both lines before you submit, because cast personalization can’t be modified, cancelled or returned.