• The O'Connor Family Crest beer glass - with double-tailed crowned lion on a green shield
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  • A close up from the O’Connor Family Crest showing a golden lion, a motto ribbon and black text saying 'O'Connor' below on a white background.
  • A close up from the family crest showing a crowned golden lion rampant on a green shield
  • A close up from the coat of arms showing a heraldic style gold lion paw with black outline, set against a solid green background.
  • A close up from the coat of arms showing the lion's double tails entwined
  • A close up from the coat of arms showing a raised hand holding a sword above a gold crown, with green and gold decorative flourishes and a green shield at the bottom.
  • A close up from the coat of arms showing green and gold mantling on a white background.
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O'Connor Family Crest beer glass - with lion £22.00

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O'Connor Family Crest beer glass - with lion

O'Connor Family Crest beer glass - with lion

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The O’Connor Family Crest beer glass - with double-tailed crowned lion. 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’Connor

The surname O'Connor is one of the most celebrated and historic royal patronymics in Irish history, deriving from the Gaelic Ó Conchobhair (meaning "descendant of Conchobhar"). The ancient personal name Conchobhar is composed of the Celtic elements con, denoting a "hound" or "wolf" (a traditional emblem of warrior nobility in Gaelic folklore), and cobhar, meaning "desire", "aid", or "favour"—translating broadly as "lover of hounds" or "champion warrior". The lineage gave rise to five distinct royal septs across Ireland, most notably the Ó Conchobhair Donn of Connacht, who ruled as provincial kings and provided the final High Kings of Ireland—most famously Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair and his son Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair—prior to the Anglo-Norman invasion in the twelfth century. Additional major sovereign branches included O’Connor Kerry, O'Connor Offaly, O’Connor Sligo, and O’Connor Corcomroe. Maintaining an unbroken genealogical record for over a millennium, the O’Connor family remains one of the most eminent surviving dynasties of native Irish royalty.

The symbolism of the O'Connor coat of arms with the lion

This variant belongs to the O’Connor Kerry sept, who ruled the ancient territory of Ciarraighe Luachra in northern County Kerry. Their historical seat of power was Carrigafoyle Castle. The sept traces its specific line back to Mathgamhan Ó Conchobhair, King of Ciarraighe, who died in 1138 AD. Following the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1170 AD, the clan's territory was restricted, pushing them northward toward the Shannon estuary where they maintained defensive autonomy for centuries.

The Shield: Features a gold lion set against a green background. The lion signifies courage, royalty, and warrior spirit. The lion is specifically double-queued (two-tailed) and crowned. In heraldic law, a double-tailed lion denotes dual sovereignty, command over two distinct territories, or exceptional physical strength. The crown placed on the lion’s head denotes direct descent from provincial royalty–the Kings of Ciarraighe.

The Crest (Top): A hand holding a sword represents an active, ongoing obligation to defend the clan’s ancestral territory by force of arms.

The Motto: This branch traditionally carries the Latin motto Nec timeo, nec sperno, meaning "I neither fear nor despise."

Official written records for this exact coat of arms first appeared in the 17th century:

  • Ulster Funeral Entries (1620s–1650s): The Ulster Office of Arms formally recorded the green shield with the crowned, double-tailed golden lion for the O'Connor Kerry chieftains of Carrigafoyle, including John O'Connor Kerry (d. 1652).

  • Continental Archives (1688–1713): Following the Jacobite War, exiled clan leaders registered the complete arms—including the armored arm with sword crest—in French registries like d'Hozier's Armorial Général de France to prove their noble status for service in the Irish Brigades.

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.

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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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