Birds of Ireland Mugs

These mugs have all 12 of the birds in my Birds of Ireland series on them. The same image is printed on each side of the mug, so there’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ side!

I drew these 12 birds when I collaborated with Irish writer, Brian Devine. He wrote the verses that inspired my drawings. Both the poems and drawings are on my Birds of Ireland printables.

Links to Irish folklore and mythology:

• Whooper Swan: Read my blog to learn about the mythological story of the Children of Lir.

• Wren: Read my blog about the tale of how this trickster bird earned the title 'The King of Birds' in Irish folklore.

• Kingfisher: According to old Irish folk wisdom, hanging a dead kingfisher by a thread from a post ensures its beak always points in the direction of the prevailing wind.

• Robin: It is said that a loved one is near if you see this little bird.

• Cormorant: It is also known as Cailleach Dhubh in Irish which translates to the Black Hag. The Cailleach is considered to be a goddess who rules the winter months.

I started by drawing them by hand using good old pencil and paper. Then I scanned them to my laptop and finished them off on my digital drawing pad.

These are the 12 birds:

• Kingfisher

• Cormorant

• Lapwing

• Robin

• Corncrake

• Yellowhammer

• Curlew

• Twite

• Whooper Swan

• Blue tit

• Wren

• Chough

Additional Information:

• FREE shipping to EU / UK / USA

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• These ceramic 11oz mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe

• Dispatched in 3-5 days