{"product_id":"mccarthy-family-crest-beer-glass","title":"McCarthy Family Crest beer glass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for any McCarthy who enjoys a beer! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eMcCarthy Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on a sturdy 16oz pint glass. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eBeautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eSláinte!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eSplendidly suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, a housewarming or a wedding, this piece is an instant heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin of the McCarthy name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe surname \u003cstrong\u003eMc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e is an anglicized form of the Gaelic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eMac Cárthaigh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003e\"son of Carthach.\"\u003c\/b\u003e The family lineage traces back to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003eCarthach\u003c\/b\u003e, an 11th-century Prince of Eóganacht Chaisil and King of Cashel. Facing challenges from the expanding O’Briens in Tipperary, the dynasty strategically relocated south to establish the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"394\"\u003eKingdom of Desmond\u003c\/b\u003e, covering much of present-day Cork and Kerry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAs the surname became hereditary, the family branched into influential septs, including the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eMcCarthy Mór\u003c\/b\u003e (The Great McCarthy) and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003eMcCarthy of Muskerry\u003c\/b\u003e. Over time, English spelling and pronunciation shaped the surname into variants like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"350\"\u003eMacCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"361\"\u003eMcCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e, and the abbreviated \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"392\"\u003eCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"notable-historical-figures\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSymbolism of the McCarthy Family Crest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Mc\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e coat of arms is a powerful visual legacy of the ruling dynasty of Desmond and its ancient Irish noble heritage. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003ered stag\u003c\/b\u003e on the shield symbolizes natural nobility, vitality, and a profound ancestral connection to the land of Munster. In heraldic tradition, the color \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"289\"\u003ered (gules)\u003c\/b\u003e represents warrior courage, magnanimity, and the steadfast defense of the family’s sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAbove the shield, the crest depicts a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003ehand holding a lizard\u003c\/b\u003e, which in heraldry signifies extreme vigilance, swift action, and decisive power to overcome elusive or untrustworthy foes. This martial spirit is embodied in the motto, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"298\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"298\"\u003eFortis, Ferox et Celer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, translating to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"342\"\u003e\"Strong, Fierce, and Swift.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It honors the early chiefs' reputation and their centuries-long resilience against Norman and English expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe absolute earliest records of the McCarthy stag don’t actually come from Ireland, but from mainland Europe, where traveling heralds documented the arms of global rulers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eThe Wijnbergen Roll (c. 1280):\u003c\/b\u003e This famous French roll of arms is one of the earliest to attempt to map out Irish rulers, linking the stag imagery heavily to the Munster region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eThe Uffenbach Roll (c. 1440):\u003c\/b\u003e This German heraldic manuscript explicitly depicts a stag on a shield to represent the regional kingdom ruled by the McCarthys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"notable-historical-figures\"\u003eNotable historical figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCormac Mac Cárthaigh was the first Great King of Desmond and a significant patron of the church and arts, noted for commissioning Cormac’s Chapel on the Rock of Cashel. Fineen Mac Cárthaigh, also known as Finghin of Ringrone, earned lasting renown by defeating the Normans at the Battle of Callann in 1261. Cormac Laidir Mac Cárthaigh, Lord of Muskerry, is closely associated with Blarney Castle and the famous Blarney Stone legend. The Blessed Thaddeus Mac Cárthaigh, known as the “White Martyr of Munster,” underscores the family’s enduring spiritual legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach crest featured here is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. Éamonn’s designs are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available heraldic records across multiple archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks serve as meaningful, uniquely personal gifts for \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eany occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sturdy pint glass\u003cbr\u003e• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)\u003cbr\u003eJust a heads-up: this piece loves a gentle hand-wash! 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