The Maguire Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
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 Maguire
Maguire (Mág Uidhir) is one of the most celebrated royal Gaelic Irish clan surnames, derived from Mág Uidhir (meaning "son of Donn Uidhir," or "the dun-coloured one"). Ruling as sovereign Princes and Chieftains of Fermanagh from the 13th to the 17th century, the Maguires held supreme lordship over Lough Erne from their royal stronghold at Enniskillen Castle. Renowned for their vast fleets, cavalry, and patronage of Gaelic bards, the clan's history is recorded extensively in the Annals of the Four Masters.
The symbolism of the Maguire coat of arms
Heroic and chivalric, the Maguire coat of arms features a vibrant green shield charged with a knight in full steel armor riding a white horse rearing, holding a silver sword erect and bearing a shield charged with a red stag's head. In Gaelic heraldry, the green field symbolises hope, vitality, and deep roots in Irish soil. The mounted knight represents supreme bravery, warrior leadership, and armed defense of the Fermanagh kingdom. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a red stag with golden antlers standing, chained with a golden collar—symbolising forest lordship, high nobility, and strength restrained by honor. Below, the motto scroll displays Justitia et fortitudo invincibilia sunt, translating to "Justice and fortitude are invincible." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms at Dublin Castle and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
CúChonnacht Maguire (d. 1608): Sovereign Prince of Fermanagh who played a major role in the Flight of the Earls.
Lady Rosa Maguire (17th Century): Gaelic noblewoman recorded in Fermanagh land inquisitions.
Connor Maguire, 2nd Baron of Enniskillen (1616–1645): Irish nobleman and patriot.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
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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