{"product_id":"o-murchu-murphy-family-crest-beer-glass","title":"Ó Murchú – Murphy Family Crest beer glass","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for all those sea-warrior Ó Murchú - Murphys who enjoy a beer! Their Family Crest on a sturdy 16oz pint glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal. Sláinte!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 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\" id=\"symbolism-of-the-murphy-crest\"\u003eSymbolism of the Ó Murchú Crest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis Ó Murchú 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 symbolizes courage and martial strength, silver denotes peace and sincerity, black stands for constancy, and gold represents generosity and honour. The wheatsheaves are a longstanding heraldic emblem of abundance and plenty, while the lions signify courage and noble bearing. The crest above the shield displays a red lion clutching a wheatsheaf, reinforcing the themes of strength and sustenance. The motto Fortis et hospitalis translates to “Brave and hospitable.” The most credible historical evidence for this version of the Ó Murchú \/ Murphy crest traces one Murphy line to Mount Merrion, County Dublin, and another to Kilbrew, County Meath, with a recorded grant to William Murphy, Esq., descendant of his grandfather William Murphy of Mount Merrion. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis crest design reflects an older Irish heraldic form linked to family branches in County Dublin and County Meath, rooted in the broader Gaelic Murphy sept tradition.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Screen-Shot-2026-05-07-at-7.18.33-PM.jpg\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/images\/14964281\/cd06ae50-d411-46d4-9413-5de97aaf4205\/Screen-Shot-2026-05-07-at-7.18.33-PM.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=ASIA2F3EMEYE57I7UXYC\u0026amp;Signature=%2F1EHQd0Ry%2F1vo3SlCsjH9%2FnkL7Q%3D\u0026amp;x-amz-security-token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEOf%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJHMEUCIQCG6A2kywm3ST2rhu80TBtbl%2FG61aGiRlqToiqkS1%2FwrAIgCMgwShhXMiq%2BDW8Fw%2Fz5cEPb4CCfhw8ch4BR3uWFey0q%2FAQIsP%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FARABGgw2OTk3NTMzMDk3MDUiDKvwfBmW3P5B8xhBQirQBJpNxdnorDHKXM8jy7gJ1FVGmr5YFZjXOXs2OGAEv4Tx4o5Bk1Ru0yghaznSv%2B0GT0R8M4gT9OTefnLzNzuUf%2BDSePVwXoiS7hz7oLtgQzI6Spz9pbZC6BTT7tIXafZyHNYl%2BJRo0LTpFoFRZLRLptnsJYnkM2NNQ6vhQ1CM6zOH7%2Fy7PM0w48Clyy6c7PqKSrnJsHcmDyb27%2Futn%2BtRNAvICLAaI%2F9Xis0UYc3tlmpoyVK15RNIYVQBpAgVlb227EIhw8dkac71VCULWBbNwDqOWr9mjeGVLUyguAPOdNTJSOvqqAm3C7BsvJFBfVEwwacWv6WnkBAtVY%2F9QaL8ZYOeCtiLolJt0byU447RJHNg%2FRlcjJHSLfiXeTQhOIm%2FZqhi3l%2F70HV9oye1rmKHhoPiIVWXrWiw2IJIcdwoMcRW082vM8pOCt3fPMK4PHOfX2ZSWgaFsYljPQw5ETaQ7ObOkGKQ2zPW3hcswqzuM0lluNEjE7p53uaIXmr6AXDR0MT%2BWti4JhXTOhWabZG9pu8%2BCNX07nl27G6kPLyyUG86uq5KZaQvGa%2F05HBwOQSXBTJKZmPzX7w6e5Sm66tQkFcpg59qpomN4HcyhiV3WHhV9yRBpdpZ9FkrIXV36ef0vJzyBaSMgrL1dGYUm3KiAGaTbk08sEGhdWVQnbAoJNT%2FpUG2VlUb4GQ9jvTRzLa6KXwVnSWYAZCV3Mqe9YXxMqIuU4bVZWPLolaowwDMmQ3IwFK4yuzsa7rlMK%2BIsX3%2BP5mfxg%2B6Ad60ksOl%2FiBZ1xEw%2Fe7wzwY6mAFnoTth0eA2felrp3sOxZDmAsyvascqWzMzyu6QUjmU%2BMXfRmWAMk3Bt90X898X%2B5iHpWw3NsdiIYnDtJ%2B%2BwugvlVMSHj%2FHvS666AqleBg6%2BJX5hKB02ytU4GPe8lRnBn%2FWwGpE0lLN7sWFKr3o2I8oUr5SiWVOlpU1l7Tqf0nljMNZPYC%2B3i7e3nSxMpGFYeG4yqObcgzcyw%3D%3D\u0026amp;Expires=1778138958\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 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\" id=\"origin-of-the-murphy-name\"\u003eOrigin of the Ó Murchú name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eÓ Murchú is the modern Irish language form of the older 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\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"3125\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach crest on this site is a faithful reproduction of original artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. Éamonn’s creations are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest extant records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their precision and artistry, these prints offer a meaningful gift for family and friends on any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e• Glass material\u003cbr\u003e• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)\u003cbr\u003e• Not dishwasher or microwave recommended – hand wash only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e As a result, the glass may feature minor imperfections such as bubbles and dots, lending each piece unique character.\u003c\/em\u003e\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":54374205096281,"sku":"7241192_16359","price":22.0,"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-67e49697bfa11.jpg?v=1743034022","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/o-murchu-murphy-family-crest-beer-glass","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}