Cavanaugh Family Crest framed artprint

The Cavanaugh 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 Cavanaugh

Cavanaugh is an established Anglicised spelling variant of the Gaelic Irish surname 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 Cavanaugh coat of arms

Commanding and noble, the Cavanaugh 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.
Christine Cavanaugh (1963–2014): Acclaimed American voice actress known for her iconic roles in animated television and film.
John Cavanaugh (1870–1979): Prominent American sculptor and public educator.

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.