Barry Family Crest framed artprint

The Barry Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Barry

Barry is a renowned Cambro-Norman and Gaelic surname with deep roots in Wales and Ireland. It derives topographically from the island and parish of Barry in Glamorgan, Wales, as well as the Gaelic Ó Báire. The Norman noble de Barry family played a central role in the 1169 Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland under Strongbow. Settling extensively in County Cork, they built magnificent strongholds at Buttevant and Castlelyons, eventually holding the title Earls of Barrymore and becoming one of the most prominent dynasties in Irish history.

The symbolism of the Barry coat of arms

Commanding and ancient, the Barry coat of arms displays a silver shield charged with three broad red horizontal bars. In classical heraldry, the silver shield signifies sincerity, peace, and unblemished honour, while the red bars denote military command, heroic valour, and strength in battle. Positioned above the helm, the crest features a silver triple-towered castle, out of whose central portal issues a wolf's head. Below the shield, the motto scroll proudly displays the Norman French phrase Boutez en avant, translating to "Push forward." This armorial framework is catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) and Edward MacLysaght’s Irish Families.

Historical figures

Giraldus Cambrensis / Gerald of Wales (c. 1146–1223): Born Gerald de Barry, celebrated medieval chronicler, clergyman, and historian.
Commodore John Barry (1745–1803): Wexford-born naval officer revered in American history as the 'Father of the American Navy'.
Sir Charles Barry (1795–1860): Renowned English architect best known for designing the rebuilt Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament).

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.