The O'Grady Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name O'Grady
O'Grady (Grady) is a royal Gaelic Irish clan surname derived from Ó Grádaigh (from gráda, meaning "illustrious," "noble," or "famous warrior"). Ruling as Sovereign Chieftains of Cenél Dúnchada in County Clare and establishing extensive landed baronies at Kilballyowen in County Limerick, the O'Gradys trace direct royal descent from the ancient Thomond dynasties. Holding respected standing across Munster, the clan produced High Sheriffs, judges, and military leaders.
The symbolism of the O'Grady coat of arms
Commanding and heraldically rare, the O'Grady coat of arms features a shield partitioned vertically per pale in red and black (sable), charged with three walking lions guardant in pale (lions passant guardant) counterchanged in silver and gold (white on the red side, yellow on the black side). In Gaelic heraldry, the red and black field symbolises martial courage, fortitude, deep wisdom, and unyielding constancy under trial. The three walking lions guardant represent supreme bravery, heroic watchfulness, noble dignity, and royal Thomond alignment. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a silver horse's head bridled and erased, symbolising high spirit, speed, fidelity, and readiness for battle. Below, the motto scroll displays Vulneratus non victus, translating to "Wounded but not vanquished." 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
Standish O'Grady, 1st Viscount Guillamore (1766–1840): Attorney General for Ireland and Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
Lady Standish O'Grady / Mary O'Grady (18th Century): Recorded noblewoman and benefactor in Limerick estate rolls.
Standish James O'Grady (1846–1928): Famed Irish author, historian, and 'Father of the Irish Literary Revival'.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
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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