The Touhey Family Crest framed artprints. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
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 Touhey
Touhey is an ancient Gaelic Irish clan surname derived from Ó Tuathaigh (from tuath, meaning "territory," "people," or "country"—thus "lord or ruler of the territory"). Originating in County Galway and North Tipperary, the clan commanded ancestral lands as chieftains within the ancient kingdom of Hy-Many. Defending their lordships through centuries of midland history, members of the Touhey family served as civic leaders, churchmen, and landholders.
The symbolism of the Touhey coat of arms
Visually complex and symbolic, the Touhey coat of arms features a shield partitioned horizontally: the upper red section (chief gules) is charged with a walking golden lion (lion passant); the lower deep blue main field is charged with a central golden pile (wedge) bearing a red Latin cross, flanked by a golden ship's steering wheel on the left and a golden wheat sheaf (garb) on the right. In Irish heraldry, the lion denotes ancient chieftain leadership and courage, while the red cross symbolises steadfast Christian faith. The golden ship's wheel represents navigational guidance and civic stewardship, while the wheat sheaf signifies agricultural prosperity and hospitality. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a bare arm issuing erect holding a silver steel sword, symbolising armed readiness and decisive justice. Below, the motto scroll displays the ancient Gaelic clan name Ó Tuathaigh. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Irish heraldic registers and catalogued in John O'Hart's Irish Pedigrees.
Historical figures
Chieftain Aodh Ó Tuathaigh (14th Century): Gaelic leader and landholder recorded in early Connacht annals.
Lady Mary Touhey (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Tipperary estate rolls.
John Touhey (18th Century): Prominent merchant, magistrate, and civic leader.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
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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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