Celia Griffin Memorial Park, Claddagh Galway. Claddagh rings are another similar kind of ring. Galway United F.C. were founded as Galway Rovers F.C. in the Claddagh district of Galway. The Claddagh ring belongs to a group of European finger rings called ""fede" rings". Similar imagery is found on other love rings, including claddagh rings. Sunhill notices that the main assailant is wearing a silver claddagh ring. Joyce is popularly acclaimed to be the original designer of the Claddagh ring. Today the related Claddagh ring is seen more frequently. The area is also famous for its association with the Claddagh Ring. The King of the Claddagh was the leader of the Claddagh community in Galway City. St Mary's Youth Club is based in a building opposite Spar on Claddagh Green. Elections of Mayors of the Claddagh are noted in 1812 and 1837. Claddagh residents were mainly fisher folk and were governed by an elected 'King'. Assisted early on by Garech Browne, they signed with his company Claddagh Records. During the 19th century the Claddagh attracted many visitors, including writers who spread its fame.