Quinn Family Crest mug with - Limerick origin

The Quinn Family Crest mug with - Limerick origin. 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 Quinn

This coat of arms belongs to the distinguished Limerick lineage of Quinn (and Quin), historically centered around Adare in County Limerick. Deriving from the Gaelic Ó Cuinn, this branch produced the celebrated Barons of Adare and Earls of Dunraven. Rising to prominence through civic leadership, diplomacy, and landholding, the Limerick Quinns transformed Adare Manor into one of Ireland's most magnificent estates.

The symbolism of the Quinn coat of arms

The Limerick coat of arms features a vert (green) shield topped by an arched or (gold) chief, charged with a silver Pegasus (winged horse) rampant. In classical heraldry, vert symbolizes hope, vitality, and connection to the Irish landscape, while gold represents noble intellect and generosity.

The silver Pegasus embodies poetic inspiration, swiftness, high ambition, and noble elevation above earthly obstacles.

Positioned above the shield on a green and gold torse, the crest displays a wolf's head erased, symbolizing steadfast loyalty and unyielding guardianship of family lands. Anchoring the shield, the golden scroll bears the Latin motto Quod sursum volo videre ("I wish to see what is above"). Officially registered in the Court of the Lord Lyon and Ulster's Office of Arms.

Historical figures

Thady Quin (1645–1725): Founder of the Adare branch in County Limerick whose descendants established the historic Manor of Adare.

Windham Quin, 2nd Earl of Dunraven (1782–1850): Irish nobleman and politician who began the rebuilding of Adare Manor in Tudor Revival style.

Edwin Wyndham-Quin, 3rd Earl of Dunraven (1812–1871): Eminent Irish archaeologist, politician, and dedicated defender of Celtic antiquities.

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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