The McMahon Family Crest Rocks Glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. 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 McMahon
McMahon (MacMahon of Monaghan / McMahon of Clare) is a primary historical spelling variant of the legendary Gaelic Irish clan surname Mac Mathghamhna (meaning "son of the bear"). Ruling as Chieftains of Oriel in Monaghan and descending from King Brian Boru's Thomond dynasty in County Clare, the clan commanded mountain strongholds and castles across Ulster and Munster, producing renowned military commanders, archbishops, and marshals recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters.
The symbolism of the McMahon coat of arms
Visually unique and resolute, the McMahon coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a central black ostrich walking, holding a golden horseshoe in its beak. In classical Gaelic heraldry, the silver shield symbolises sincerity and unblemished judicial purity. The ostrich holding a golden horseshoe serves as a famous emblem of extraordinary resilience, digestion of adversity, invincibility under hardship, and unwavering fortitude under trial. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a bare arm holding a silver sword erect behind a black fleur-de-lis, symbolising knightly justice and noble allegiance. Below, the motto scroll displays So dorn dona dhubhfuillibh, translating from Irish Gaelic to "Here is a blow for the black blood." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms at Dublin Castle.
Historical figures
Bernard McMahon (c. 1680–1747): Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.
Lady Mary McMahon (18th Century): Recorded noblewoman and landholder in Monaghan parish rolls.
Marshal Patrice de MacMahon, Duke of Magenta (1808–1893): Famed French general and President of the French Republic (Clare lineage).
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
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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