The Cavanagh Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Cavanagh
Cavanagh (Kavanagh) is a historic Gaelic Irish surname derived from Caomhánach, meaning "a follower of Saint Caomhán." The sept descended directly from Domhnall Caomhánach, son of Diarmait Mac Murchada (12th-century King of Leinster). The MacMurrough Kavanaghs held the hereditary Kingdom of Leinster for centuries, ruling vast ancestral territories in County Carlow and County Wexford. Recorded extensively in Gaelic annals and medieval land charters, the family remains one of Ireland's most famous royal clans.
The symbolism of the Cavanagh coat of arms
Commanding and noble, the Cavanagh coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a walking red lion (passant) set above two red crescents. In classical heraldry, the argent / silver or white shield symbolises sincerity and peace, while the red lion represents noble bravery, leadership, and heroic fortitude. The two red crescents denote enlightenment, hope, and ancestral renewal. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden sheaf of wheat (garb) rising from a red crescent. Below, the motto scroll displays Síocháin agus fairsinge, translating from Irish to "Peace and plenty." Documented in Edward MacLysaght’s Irish Families.
Historical figures
Art MacMurrough Kavanagh (1352–1417): Legendary King of Leinster who successfully defended Gaelic independence against English royal armies.
Arthur MacMorrough Kavanagh (1831–1889): Remarkable Irish politician, author, and Member of Parliament for County Wexford.
Patrick Kavanagh (1904–1967): Renowned 20th-century Irish poet and novelist famous for The Great Hunger and Kavanagh and Other Poems.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
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.
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