Dáithí - Irish Name - Fine Art Print

... from the Old Irish daith, meaning swift, nimble, quick - and no name ever earned its meaning harder. The old king-lists count Dáithí mac Fiachrach among the High Kings of Ireland, a fifth-century king of Connacht whose reach was so long that legend has him struck by lightning on a raid across the Alps - half of Europe from home - and carried back to lie beneath a standing stone that stands yet at Rathcroghan in Roscommon, among the royal earthworks of Connacht. The Irish kept the name warm for fifteen centuries, and gave it a second duty besides, as the native form of David, the beloved. Speed and love together - a fine inheritance for any boy. The full story of Dáithí - its meaning, history, and place in Ireland - is set down in the print.

This print
Created in the Celtic uncial script tradition, with original Celtic knotwork ornament designed by Maggi Geraghty. Each print tells the meaning, history and mythology of the name - researched and lettered in the west of Ireland.

What you receive
A fine art giclée print, professionally printed and shipped directly to your door.
Size: your choice of 8 × 10 inches (20 × 25 cm) or 16 × 20 inches (40 × 50 cm)
Paper: 200gsm Enhanced Matte Art Paper (Fine Art Trade Guild approved)
Unframed - fits a standard frame in your chosen size.

Free shipping
Printed locally and shipped free to the USA, Ireland, UK, and Australia.

Any trouble at all, email studio@mayocalligraphy.com and Maggi will sort it out for you. We're based in Ireland, so if there's a time difference, don't worry - you'll always hear back within 24 hours.

Occasions
New baby gift · christening · First Holy Communion · Confirmation · birthday - or simply a celebration of the name and the person who carries it.
A traditional christening gift for a boy named Dáithí - often chosen by a godparent.

About Vault Impressions
Vault Impressions brings the Vault of Irish Names to life as fine art prints - giclée quality on museum-grade paper, printed close to you and shipped to your door. Each print carries the full story of the name.

Maggi Geraghty
Mayo Calligraphy