Children of Lir│Whooper swan t-shirt
This drawing of the Whooper Swan is based on the story of The Children of Lir from Irish folklore. I remember that as a kid when I’d see swans flying, I’d wonder if they might be the Children of Lir – even when I was old enough to know better, I’d still catch myself wondering!
Until I looked into it, I didn’t realise that it was the Whooper Swan and not the Mute Swan as I'd assumed, because it's the Whooper Swan that would have been migrating to Ireland way back when the story would have come about.
↓ For those who are not familiar with the story, I have summarised it below. Scroll down to the end!
• FREE shipping to EU / UK / USA
• Shipping elsewhere is extra - follow through to checkout without paying to find out the exact amount
• Eco-friendly - 100% organic ring-spun cotton
• Medium fit - the sizes correspond to a smaller size in the US market, so US customers should order a size up. (Size guide is in the photos)
This product is made just for you once you place your order, which means delivery takes a little longer. By creating products on demand rather than in bulk, we help reduce overproduction—so thank you for supporting thoughtful, sustainable choices!
Please note: After placing your order, you'll receive an estimated delivery date. However, I recommend allowing an additional 5 working days for any potential postal delays. I appreciate your understanding and patience!
So, in a nutshell, here's the story of the Children of Lir. It starts deliciously tragically with King Lir’s wife dying, leaving behind four children. The king married his wife’s sister, Aoife, who became very jealous of the kings love for his children, so she turned them into swans but they kept their voices and could sing beautifully. They were banished to spend 300 years at a time on four bodies of water in and around Ireland (the first being Lough Derravaragh) until St Patrick came to Ireland and they heard the first Christian bell. At that point they returned to their human form and died. Not a happy story…but they rarely are. It didn’t stop it capturing my imagination when I was a kid though.
This drawing of the Whooper Swan is based on the story of The Children of Lir from Irish folklore. I remember that as a kid when I’d see swans flying, I’d wonder if they might be the Children of Lir – even when I was old enough to know better, I’d still catch myself wondering!
Until I looked into it, I didn’t realise that it was the Whooper Swan and not the Mute Swan as I'd assumed, because it's the Whooper Swan that would have been migrating to Ireland way back when the story would have come about.
↓ For those who are not familiar with the story, I have summarised it below. Scroll down to the end!
• FREE shipping to EU / UK / USA
• Shipping elsewhere is extra - follow through to checkout without paying to find out the exact amount
• Eco-friendly - 100% organic ring-spun cotton
• Medium fit - the sizes correspond to a smaller size in the US market, so US customers should order a size up. (Size guide is in the photos)
This product is made just for you once you place your order, which means delivery takes a little longer. By creating products on demand rather than in bulk, we help reduce overproduction—so thank you for supporting thoughtful, sustainable choices!
Please note: After placing your order, you'll receive an estimated delivery date. However, I recommend allowing an additional 5 working days for any potential postal delays. I appreciate your understanding and patience!
So, in a nutshell, here's the story of the Children of Lir. It starts deliciously tragically with King Lir’s wife dying, leaving behind four children. The king married his wife’s sister, Aoife, who became very jealous of the kings love for his children, so she turned them into swans but they kept their voices and could sing beautifully. They were banished to spend 300 years at a time on four bodies of water in and around Ireland (the first being Lough Derravaragh) until St Patrick came to Ireland and they heard the first Christian bell. At that point they returned to their human form and died. Not a happy story…but they rarely are. It didn’t stop it capturing my imagination when I was a kid though.
This drawing of the Whooper Swan is based on the story of The Children of Lir from Irish folklore. I remember that as a kid when I’d see swans flying, I’d wonder if they might be the Children of Lir – even when I was old enough to know better, I’d still catch myself wondering!
Until I looked into it, I didn’t realise that it was the Whooper Swan and not the Mute Swan as I'd assumed, because it's the Whooper Swan that would have been migrating to Ireland way back when the story would have come about.
↓ For those who are not familiar with the story, I have summarised it below. Scroll down to the end!
• FREE shipping to EU / UK / USA
• Shipping elsewhere is extra - follow through to checkout without paying to find out the exact amount
• Eco-friendly - 100% organic ring-spun cotton
• Medium fit - the sizes correspond to a smaller size in the US market, so US customers should order a size up. (Size guide is in the photos)
This product is made just for you once you place your order, which means delivery takes a little longer. By creating products on demand rather than in bulk, we help reduce overproduction—so thank you for supporting thoughtful, sustainable choices!
Please note: After placing your order, you'll receive an estimated delivery date. However, I recommend allowing an additional 5 working days for any potential postal delays. I appreciate your understanding and patience!
So, in a nutshell, here's the story of the Children of Lir. It starts deliciously tragically with King Lir’s wife dying, leaving behind four children. The king married his wife’s sister, Aoife, who became very jealous of the kings love for his children, so she turned them into swans but they kept their voices and could sing beautifully. They were banished to spend 300 years at a time on four bodies of water in and around Ireland (the first being Lough Derravaragh) until St Patrick came to Ireland and they heard the first Christian bell. At that point they returned to their human form and died. Not a happy story…but they rarely are. It didn’t stop it capturing my imagination when I was a kid though.
