Celebrate your family heritage with a gift to cherish – the Ó Raghallaigh - O’Reilly Family Crest framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
☘️ Standard sizes — easy to frame yourself to make a truly meaningful gift ☘️
Symbolism of the Ó Raghallaigh Crest
The Ó Raghallaigh coat of arms traditionally features an Irish crown as the crest, symbolizing authority and noble heritage. From this crown rises a tree, entwined by a serpent around its trunk. In heraldic symbolism, the tree represents life, endurance, and the enduring continuity of the family line. The serpent adds a unique and memorable element, often interpreted as a symbol of wisdom, protection, and vigilance. The shield prominently displays lions and a hand motif, two of the most recognized O’Reilly heraldic charges. The hand is commonly associated with faith, sincerity, and justice. The family motto, Fortitudine et prudentia, translates to “With fortitude and prudence,” encapsulating the values upheld by the Ó Raghallaigh lineage.
Origin of the Ó Raghallaigh Name
The surname Ó Raghallaigh is the original Gaelic form of O’Reilly, meaning “descendant of Raghallach.” This name is historically tied to County Cavan and the kingdom of Breifne, where the family held the status of princes of East Breffny. This connection places the surname deeply within medieval Irish history. Over centuries, the name evolved into English variants such as O’Reilly, but the Gaelic form remains the more historically accurate and older version. Due to different family branches recorded in various locations and periods, the heraldic representation may vary, yet each version remains an integral part of the O’Reilly heritage.
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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends. These prints come in standard frame sizes, making them easy to frame yourself and turn into a truly special gift.
Product details
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mil)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• 21 × 30 cm posters correspond to size A4
• Paper sourced from Japan
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.
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