{"product_id":"o-murchu-murphy-family-crest-rocks-glass","title":"Ó Murchú - Murphy Family Crest Rocks Glass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 106, 106);\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for all those sea-warrior Ó Murchú - Murphys who enjoy a wee drop of the pure stuff! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 77);\"\u003eÓ Murchú family crest\u003c\/span\u003e, printed to order on a classic whiskey glass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eSláinte! ☘️\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNicely 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"symbolism-of-the-murphy-crest\"\u003eSymbolism of the Ó Murchú Crest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ó Murchú coat of arms showcases a quartered shield featuring vibrant red and silver fields, accented by a bold black horizontal band across the center, and adorned with three gleaming gold wheatsheaves. In heraldic tradition, red symbolizes courage and martial strength, silver represents peace and sincerity, black denotes constancy, and gold embodies generosity and honour. The wheatsheaves serve as timeless emblems of abundance and plenty, while the lions are traditionally interpreted as symbols of courage and noble bearing. Crowned above the shield, the crest presents a red lion clutching a wheatsheaf, reinforcing themes of strength and sustenance. The motto Fortis et hospitalis translates to “Brave and hospitable.” The most reliable historical evidence for this particular version of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eÓ Murchú \/ Murphy crest links one Murphy lineage to Mount Merrion, County Dublin, and another to Kilbrew, County Meath. Recorded grants exist for William Murphy, Esq., and descendants of his grandfather William Murphy of Mount Merrion. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis crest’s design is rooted in an older documented Irish heraldic form, connected to family branches in counties Dublin and Meath, and grounded in the broader Gaelic Murphy sept tradition. \u003cspan aria-label=\"Screen-Shot-2026-05-07-at-7.18.33-PM.jpg\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"origin-of-the-murphy-name\"\u003eOrigin of the Ó Murchú name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\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 data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"3125\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 make meaningful, uniquely personal gifts for family and friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass material\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 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\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. Family Crests Store 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\u003eI’m always happy to add new crests to the collection, so \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplease get in touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e if you can’t find what you're looking for. ⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53726593188185,"sku":"4785323_19793","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/rocks-glass-10.5-oz-front-673fa75d4c757.jpg?v=1732224873","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/o-murchu-murphy-family-crest-rocks-glass","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}