The Healy 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 Healy
Healy (O'Healy) is an ancient Gaelic Irish surname derived from Ó hÉalaighthe (originating in Munster, centered in Cork and Kerry) and Ó hÉidhin (in Connacht, centered in Sligo). Meaning "ingenious" or "artistic," the Ó hÉalaighthe sept were hereditary lords of Donoughmore in County Cork, holding extensive medieval manors along the River Churn. Recorded in early Irish ecclesiastical and land surveys, the family produced distinguished scholars, clerics, and chieftains.
The symbolism of the Healy coat of arms
Commanding and watchful, the Healy coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with three upright argent / silver or white boars' heads erased, arranged vertically in pale. In classical heraldry, the deep blue shield symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the three silver boars' heads represent fierce bravery, ancient hospitality, and unyielding defense of clan lands. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden lion guardant standing upon a cap of maintenance, representing noble authority and heroic courage. Below, the motto scroll displays Sapiens dominabitur astris, translating to "The wise man will rule the stars." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms and documented in Burke's Landed Gentry of Ireland.
Historical figures
Patrick O'Healy (c. 1543–1579): Franciscan bishop and martyr recorded in Munster ecclesiastical history.
Lady Mary Healy (17th Century): Cork noblewoman and landowner recorded in Munster estate rolls.
John Healy (1841–1918): Celebrated Archbishop of Tuam, author, and Senator of the Royal University of Ireland.
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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