The O'Callaghan Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
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 O'Callaghan
O'Callaghan is an ancient royal Gaelic Irish clan surname derived from Ó Ceallacháin (meaning "descendant of Ceallachán," named in honor of Ceallachán Caisil, 10th-century King of Munster). As Lords of Cinéal Aodha, the clan ruled vast ancestral territories across West Cork from their impregnable strongholds at Clonmeen Castle and Kanturk Castle ("The MacDonogh Castle"). Defending their Munster realm through centuries of feudal conflict, the O'Callaghans produced celebrated chieftains, military officers in the Irish Brigade of France, and diplomats.
The symbolism of the O'Callaghan coat of arms
Visually striking and forest-inspired, the O'Callaghan coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a leafy green oak tree rooted upon a green grassy mount in base, in front of which walks a dark grey wolf (wolf passant). In Gaelic heraldry, the silver shield symbolises sincerity, peace, and unblemished judicial purity, while the rooted green oak tree represents ancient vitality, land tenure, and enduring wisdom. The walking wolf signifies fierce martial courage, acute watchfulness, stealth, and untamed protection of Cork domain. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a bare arm issuing out of a golden crown holding a silver steel sword erect, around which a green serpent is coiled—symbolising armed readiness, wisdom, healing, and overcoming enemy adversity. Below, the motto scroll displays Fidus et audax, translating to "Faithful and bold." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms at Dublin Castle and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry of Ireland.
Historical figures
Ceallachán Caisil (d. 954): King of Munster and royal ancestor of the O'Callaghan clan.
Lady Ellen O'Callaghan (17th Century): Gaelic noblewoman and benefactor recorded in Cork estate rolls.
Don Donat O'Callaghan (1605–1678): Nobleman and Confederation of Kilkenny leader.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
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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