The Devaney 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 Devaney
Devaney (O'Devaney) is an ancient Gaelic Irish surname derived from Ó Dubháin or Ó Devany, stemming from dubh, meaning "black" or "dark." The principal sept held ancestral territories in County Mayo, County Donegal, and County Down, producing notable scholars, church leaders, and clan elders throughout medieval Irish history. Recorded in early Gaelic annals, the 1659 Census of Ireland, and 17th-century hearth money rolls.
The symbolism of the Devaney coat of arms
Visually iconic, the Devaney coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a central upright red open right hand (the Red Hand). In Gaelic heraldry, the argent / silver or white shield symbolises sincerity and peace, while the upright open red hand denotes unblemished faith, high leadership, and steadfast devotion to family and homeland. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays red and white feather plumes. Catalogued in Edward MacLysaght’s Irish Families.
Historical figures
Conor O'Devany (c. 1532–1612): Franciscan friar and Bishop of Down and Connor martyred for his faith.
Margaret Devaney (c. 1790–1850): Irish community matriarch recorded in early transatlantic migration rolls.
Patrick Devaney (1810–1875): Irish scholar, teacher, and land reform advocate in Connacht.
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.
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