The Flynn Family Crest Rocks Gglass. 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 Flynn
Flynn (O'Flynn) is an ancient Gaelic Irish surname derived from Ó Floinn, stemming from flann, meaning "red" or "ruddy-complexioned." The Ó Floinn septs established three powerful independent territories in Ireland: in Munster (Lords of Muskerry in County Cork), Connacht (County Roscommon), and Ulster (Lords of Turtle in County Antrim). Renowned as clan chieftains, scholars, and churchmen, the family held major medieval strongholds and was recorded extensively in early Irish annals.
The symbolism of the Flynn coat of arms
Commanding and vigilant, the Flynn coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a walking argent / silver or white wolf (or hound), set beneath three golden roundels in chief each bearing a wolf's head. In classical heraldry, the blue shield symbolises loyalty and truth, while the central silver wolf represents fierce bravery, vigilance, and unyielding protection of clan lands. The three golden roundels with wolf heads denote ancient nobility, wisdom, and leadership. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a hand holding a serpent. Below, the motto scroll displays Honor praemium virtutis est, translating to "Honor is the reward of virtue." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms and catalogued in historic Irish armorial registries.
Historical figures
Fiacha Ó Floinn (d. 1181): Archbishop of Tuam recorded in early Irish ecclesiastical annals.
Margaret Flynn (18th Century): Landowner and matriarch recorded in Connacht land rolls.
Edmund Ignatius Flynn (1847–1927): Irish-Canadian statesman and 10th Premier of Quebec.
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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