Binchey Family Crest framed artprint

The Binchey 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 Binchey

Binchey is a distinctive Irish surname of Anglo-Norman and Gaelic origin, particularly associated with County Cork and County Limerick in Munster. Arriving in Ireland during the 12th-century Anglo-Norman settlement, the family became thoroughly integrated into Irish society, holding manorial lands near Charleville and Kilmallock. The name appears in historical Munster land records and 17th-century hearth money rolls, representing a long tradition of legal, literary, and civic distinction in the south of Ireland.

The symbolism of the Binchey coat of arms

Featuring a four-part quarterly shield in black and argent / silver or white, the Binchey coat of arms displays a striking argent / silver or white lion rampant in the first black quarter. The quartered shield symbolises unity, balance, and combined ancestral heritage, while the black sections denote wisdom, constancy, and dignity. The argent / silver or white lion rampant represents nobility and heroic bravery in battle. Positioned above the helm, the crest features a golden gazelle or antelope bounding forward. Below, the motto scroll displays Tubor. This armorial design is documented in Irish heraldic archives and Edward MacLysaght’s Irish Families.

Historical figures

Maeve Binchey (1939–2012): Internationally acclaimed Irish novelist, journalist, and columnist whose beloved books sold over 40 million copies worldwide.
Daniel A. Binchey (1900–1989): Renowned Irish legal scholar, diplomat, and academic authority on ancient Early Irish law (Brehon law).
William Binchey (b. 1947): Leading Irish legal scholar, professor, and human rights advocate at Trinity College Dublin.

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.