• O’Connell Family Crest glass featuring a stag on the coat of arms shield
  • A close up of a white stag on a green and white background with 2 green trefoils
  • A close up of the a stags head showing the eye
  • A close up of family crest green trefoil
  • A close up of family crest green and white mantling on a white background
  • A close up of family crest black letter typographic elements and motto ribbon
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O'Connell Family Crest beer glass £22.00

Family Crests Store

O'Connell Family Crest beer glass

O'Connell Family Crest beer glass

£22.00 GBP
£22.00 GBP
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The O’Connell Family Crest beer glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. 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’Connell

O'Connell is a historic Gaelic Irish surname derived from Ó Conaill, stemming from con (hound or wolf) and gal (valour), meaning "strong as a hound" or "valiant warrior." The principal sept held the ancient lordship of Iveragh in County Kerry, while other distinct branches held land in County Galway and County Limerick. Renowned throughout Irish history as clan chiefs, military leaders, and statesmen, the family was recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters and medieval land surveys.

The symbolism of the O’Connell coat of arms

Rich in Gaelic symbolism, the O’Connell shield features a green lower section and an argent / silver or white upper section, charged with a central standing stag (trippant) set between three green and silver shamrocks. In heraldry, the green and argent / silver or white sections represent the natural landscape of Ireland, peace, and renewal. The central stag symbolises high wisdom, harmony, and peace, while the three shamrocks denote steadfast faith and ancestral heritage. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a stag's head. Below, the motto scroll displays Ciall agus neart, translating from Irish to "Wisdom and strength." Documented in MacLysaght’s Irish Families.

Historical figures

Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847): Famed Irish political leader known as 'The Liberator' for securing Catholic Emancipation.
Eileen O'Connell (c. 1743–1800): Noble Irish poet who composed Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire, one of the greatest lament poems in the Irish language.
Evan S. Connell (1924–2013): Acclaimed American novelist, poet, and biographer best known for Mrs. Bridge and Son of the Morning Star.

Product details

  • Classic sturdy pint glass with family crest
  • Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
  • High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.

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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