Keane Family Crest mug

The Keane 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 Keane

Keane (O'Keane) is a historic Gaelic Irish surname of dual sept origin: deriving from Ó Catháin (O'Cahan, powerful lords of Limavady in Ulster) or Ó Céin (descendants of Cian, centered in County Waterford and Galway). Meaning "battle warrior" or "enduring," the family produced hereditary chieftains, military commanders, and High Sheriffs across Connacht and Munster. Recorded in early Irish land inquisitions, the House of Keane established major landed seats at Cappoquin House (County Waterford).

The symbolism of the Keane coat of arms

Visually complex and rich in Gaelic lore, the Keane coat of arms features a field partitioned with multiple iconic charges: the upper section displays a deep blue field bearing a silver horse rampant, a silver hand on a crescent, a silver lion, and three silver stars; the middle section features three silver salamanders on red, a central inescutcheon bearing a red Celtic cross on a pedestal, and an oak tree with exposed roots on white; the base displays a silver salmon swimming on blue. In heraldry, the horse denotes swift nobility, the hand and crescent represent ancestral pledges, the lion symbolises heroic courage, and the three stars signify divine guidance. The three salamanders represent resilience through trial, the Celtic cross denotes sacred faith, the rooted oak tree symbolises enduring wisdom, and the silver salmon represents ancient Irish knowledge (Éigne) and water lordship. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a seated leopard (cat-a-mountain), symbolising acute alertness and agility. Below, the motto scroll displays Felis semulcta mitis, translating to "The stroked cat is gentle." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms for Keane of Cappoquin.

Historical figures

Sir Richard Keane (1780–1855): 2nd Baronet of Cappoquin, High Sheriff of Waterford, and Member of Parliament.
Lady Mary Keane (19th Century): Recorded Waterford noblewoman and philanthropist.
General John Keane, 1st Baron Keane (1781–1844): Famed British military commander and peer.

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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