The Kavanagh Family Crest beer glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. 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 Kavanagh
Kavanagh (Cavanagh) is one of the most famous royal Gaelic Irish clan surnames, derived from Caomhánach (meaning "belonging to St. Caomhán" or "comely/gentle"). The clan originated with Domhnall Caomhánach (d. 1175), son of Diarmait Mac Murchada (Dermot MacMurrough), King of Leinster. Ruling extensive ancestral territories across Carlow, Wexford, and Kilkenny as Kings of Leinster and Chieftains of the MacMurrough Kavanagh dynasty, the family defended their sovereign lands for centuries, recorded extensively in the Annals of the Four Masters.
The symbolism of the Kavanagh coat of arms
Commanding and royal, the Kavanagh coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a central walking red lion (lion passant guardant) set above two red crescents in base. In Gaelic heraldry, the silver shield symbolises sincerity, peace, and unblemished honor, while the red lion represents supreme courage, martial valour, and royal Leinster authority. The two red crescents signify enlightenment, hopeful renewal, and noble expansion across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden sheaf of wheat (garb) issuing out of a red crescent, symbolising agricultural abundance, hospitality, and rising prosperity. Below, the motto scroll displays Síocháin agus fairsínge, translating from Irish Gaelic to "Peace and plenty." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms at Dublin Castle and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry of Ireland.
Historical figures
Domhnall Caomhánach (d. 1175): Founder of the Kavanagh dynasty and King of Leinster.
Lady Eleanor Kavanagh (16th Century): Irish noblewoman recorded in Leinster estate rolls.
Arthur MacMurrough Kavanagh (1831–1889): Famed Irish politician, Privy Councillor, and Member of Parliament.
Product details
- Classic sturdy pint glass with family crest
- Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
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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