{"product_id":"murphy-family-crest-beer-glass-lion-with-wheat","title":"Murphy Family Crest beer glass - lion with wheat","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for any Murphy who enjoys a beer! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 77);\"\u003eMurphy Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e printed to order on a sturdy 16oz \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epint glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 116, 10);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sláinte! ☘️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSymbolism of the Murphy Crest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Murphy coat of arms features a quartered shield with red and silver fields, a black horizontal band across the centre, and three gold wheatsheaves. In heraldic tradition, red is associated with courage and martial strength, silver with peace and sincerity, black with constancy, and gold with generosity and honour. The wheat sheaves are a longstanding heraldic symbol of abundance and plenty, while the lions are commonly read as emblems of courage and noble bearing. The crest above the shield shows a red lion holding a wheatsheaf, reinforcing the same themes of strength and sustenance. The motto 'Fortis et hospitalis' is usually translated as “Brave and hospitable”. The best historical evidence for this version of the Ó Murchú \/ Murphy crest is that one Murphy line was associated with Mount Merrion, County Dublin, and another with Kilbrew, County Meath, with a grant recorded for William Murphy, Esq., and descendants of his grandfather William Murphy of Mount Merrion. This crest design is based on an older recorded Irish heraldic form, associated with family branches in places such as County Dublin and County Meath, and rooted in the wider Gaelic Murphy sept tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"origin-of-the-murphy-name\"\u003eOrigin of the Murphy name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMurphy is the anglicized form of the Gaelic names Ó Murchadha or Mac Murchadha, derived from murchadh, meaning “sea warrior.” The surname is deeply rooted in Irish heritage and appears in several historic Irish branches rather than a single universal family line. One tradition places early Murphy families in County Wexford, while other sources cite distinct septs in Cork, Sligo\/Roscommon, Tyrone, and Armagh. Because the surname originated in multiple regions, various Murphy heraldic forms exist, each linked to specific historical lines. This particular 'Mount Merrion' version is certainly widely recognised as the best known Murphy crest not least because of the famous beer brand associated with it. Additionally, the Murphys of Wexford have a family crest featuring an apple tree and a golden lion, also featured on this website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"symbolism-of-the--raghallaigh-crest\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 27, 75); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sturdy pint glass\u003cbr\u003e\n• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nJust a heads-up: this piece loves a gentle hand-wash! Dishwashers and microwaves get super hot, which might damage the print—so let's skip those to keep it looking perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"size-guide-title\"\u003eSize guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive dynamic\" data-unit-system=\"imperial\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIDTH (inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENGTH (inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ⅞\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. \u003cstrong\u003eFamily Crests Store\u003c\/strong\u003e guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like a name added to the collection, please get in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54374042337625,"sku":"2055940_16359","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/shaker-pint-glass-_16-oz_-16-oz-front-67e48c7690a5e.jpg?v=1743031430","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/murphy-family-crest-beer-glass-lion-with-wheat","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}