The Hanlon 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 Hanlon
Hanlon (O'Hanlon) is an ancient Gaelic Irish surname derived from Ó hAnluain, stemming from anluan (meaning "great champion" or "hero"). The Ó hAnluain sept were dynastic royal lords of Orior in County Armagh, holding the hereditary title of Hereditary Standard Bearers of Ulster to the Kings of Ulster. Ruling eastern Armagh from their medieval castles at Tandragee and Loughgilly, the clan was recorded extensively in the Annals of the Four Masters.
The symbolism of the Hanlon coat of arms
Commanding and noble, the Hanlon coat of arms features a vibrant green shield charged with a central walking argent / silver or white boar powdered with black ermine spots. In Gaelic heraldry, the green field symbolises the rich soil of Ireland, hope, and territorial renewal. The silver ermine boar represents fierce bravery, ancient hospitality, and unblemished judicial purity. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a green lizard or salamander walking on a crest wreath. Below, the motto scroll displays Sine macula, translating to "Without stain." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms for O'Hanlon of Orior and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry of Ireland.
Historical figures
Eochaidh Ó hAnluain (13th Century): Gaelic Lord of Orior recorded in early Ulster charters.
Sir Oghie O'Hanlon (16th Century): Gaelic Chieftain of Orior who defended Armagh lands during the Tudor campaigns.
Lady Mary O'Hanlon (17th Century): Noblewoman recorded in Armagh estate inquisitions.
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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