The Kavanaugh 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 Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh is the prominent international and Anglicised spelling variant of the royal Gaelic Irish surname Kavanagh (Caomhánach). Originating in Leinster with Domhnall Caomhánach, son of King Dermot MacMurrough of Leinster, the lineage held ancestral strongholds across Wexford, Carlow, and Kilkenny. During the 18th and 19th centuries, members of the family emigrated widely to North America, preserving their royal Irish heritage under the Kavanaugh spelling.
The symbolism of the Kavanaugh coat of arms
Sharing the exact ancestral armorial bearings of the royal Gaelic Kavanagh lineage, the Kavanaugh coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a red lion passant guardant above two red crescents in base. In classical Irish heraldry, the silver shield denotes sincerity and judicial purity, while the red lion symbolises heroic bravery and sovereign Leinster leadership. The two red crescents denote enlightenment, hopeful renewal, and continuous family honor. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden wheat garb issuing from a red crescent, representing peace, hospitality, and rich harvests. Below, the motto scroll displays Síocháin agus fairsínge, translating to "Peace and plenty." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms and catalogued in Sir Bernard Burke’s General Armory.
Historical figures
Edward Kavanaugh (1795–1844): Early American diplomat, Member of Congress, and 17th Governor of Maine.
Sarah Kavanaugh (19th Century): Recorded community leader and philanthropist in North American rolls.
John Kavanaugh (1840–1918): Prominent Irish-American civic magistrate and state representative.
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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