Quinn Family Crest Rocks Glass - Limerick origin

The Quinn Family Crest Rocks Glass - Limerick origin. 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 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

• Classic rocks glass with family crest
• Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
• Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
• Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
• 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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