About

Staying true to original designs, often hundreds of years old, heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach has infused these ancient treasures with a new lease of life.

Each family crest has been meticulously researched and is derived from the earliest available records sourced from a variety of heraldic archives. Archives include The National Library of Ireland, Fairbairn's Crests of the Families of Britain and Ireland, British Crests by Alexander Deuchar, Historical Illustrations by Bernard Burke (Burke's Peerage), Enciclopedia Heráldica Hispano-Americana by Alberto and Arturo García Carraffa, as well as several trusted online sources.

Each crest in my collection is based on historically recorded arms associated with the surname. Heraldic systems vary by region: British arms were traditionally granted to specific individuals, Irish arms developed through shared Gaelic sept (clan) surname traditions, and Spanish heraldry operated on multi-surname lineage inheritance. In formal heraldry, the primary legal record is the official blazon—the written description of the arms—which served as the master template. Redrawing crests from these historical records aligns directly with centuries of heraldic tradition, where artists regularly interpreted blazons into new visual artwork across different eras.

Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, Éamonn’s art works make thoughtful gifts for any family celebration.

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Business Information

Family Crests Store is owned and operated by Walsh Design, a New Zealand registered business. The business is run by Eamonn Walsh, an Irish-born artist who works under the Irish Gaelic form of his name, Éamonn Breathnach.

All orders, customer communications, and fulfilment are managed by Walsh Design.

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