{"product_id":"mcloughlin-family-crest-mug","title":"McLoughlin Family Crest mug","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: #044433;\"\u003eMcLoughlin Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEminently 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eThe origin of the name McLoughlin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eMc Loughlin (MacLoughlin \/ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eO'Loughlin) is an ancient royal Gaelic Irish clan surname derived from \u003cem\u003eÓ Lochlainn\u003c\/em\u003e (meaning \"descendant of Lochlann,\" the Gaelic term for Scandinavia or \"land of fjords\"). Ruling as Chieftains of Corcomroe in northern County Clare and as High Kings of Ireland from the royal Uí Néill dynasty of Innishowen (Donegal), the family produced legendary monarchs, military leaders, and patrons of Irish monastic learning. Recorded extensively in the \u003cem\u003eAnnals of the Four Masters\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpecifically, Domnall Ua Lochlainn (Domnall MacLochlainn) (1048–1121) was a High King of Ireland and chieftain of the Cenél Eoghain dynasty. He was one of medieval Ireland's most powerful monarchs, ruling as King of Ailech and asserting authority over much of northern and central Ireland during the 11th and 12th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eThe symbolism of the McLoughlin coat of arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe ancient armorial bearings of the McLoughlin dynasty of Ulster—descendants of the royal Cenél Eoghain and High King Domnall Ua Lochlainn—feature a split blue-and-red shield bearing a golden lion flanked by two swords, with three silver crescents at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThe golden lion represents loyalty, truth, royal authority, and heroic bravery. The two silver swords denote armed readiness, justice, and defence of domain, while the red field and three silver crescents represent martial fortitude, sacrifice, enlightenment, and hopeful renewal across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a steel naval anchor, signifying steadfast stability, faith, and ocean defence—a nod towards the clan's seafaring prowess. Below the shield the motto scroll displays \u003cem\u003eCuimhnigh ar do gheallamhnacha\u003c\/em\u003e, translating from Gaelic to \"Remember your promises.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOfficially recorded in the archives of the Ulster Office of Arms at Dublin Castle during the 17th century, these arms were later preserved in John Patrick Brown's The MacLaughlins of Clan Owen (1879) and Sir Bernard Burke's General Armory (1884). Physical evidence of the clan's heraldic heritage endures across centuries, ranging from the medieval anchor crest carved into the O'Loughlin tomb at Corcomroe Abbey in County Clare to the wax signet seal c.1820's belonging to Dr. John McLoughlin, the \"Father of Oregon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(102, 0, 0);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm always happy to add new crests and products to the collection, so \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplease get in touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e if you can't find what you're looking for. ⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58816736395609,"sku":"9421514_4830","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/McLoughlin_family_crest-mug-white-15-oz-handle-on-right-6a7abd69e8ea7.jpg?v=1786435547","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/mcloughlin-family-crest-mug","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}