Touhy Family Crest mug - with wolf

The Touhy Family Crest mug - with wolf. 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 Touhy

Touhy (Ó Tuathaigh) in its classic Gaelic sept representation originates from the ancient territories of County Clare and Galway. Ruling as hereditary leaders and landholders, the clan maintained deep roots in Gaelic civilization, resisting feudal encroachments and preserving native legal customs across Munster and Connacht.

The symbolism of the Touhy coat of arms

Visually pure and protective, this classic Touhy coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a central golden wolf rampant in full battle stance, set beneath two green trefoils or shamrocks in chief. The inner field is enclosed within a red embattled border (bordure gules embattled). In Gaelic heraldry, the silver field symbolises unblemished sincerity and peace, while the rampant golden wolf represents fierce courage, stealth, untamed spirit, and unyielding defense of clan lands. The two green shamrocks signify native Irish heritage and hopeful vitality, while the red embattled bordure represents stone fortress battlements and architectural defense. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a silver crane or swan holding a green trefoil in its beak beside a red eight-pointed star, symbolising vigilance and celestial guidance. Below, the motto scroll displays Ó Tuathaigh. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was catalogued in Burke's General Armory.

Historical figures

Chieftain Donnchadh Ó Tuathaigh (13th Century): Lord of Tuath-Ratha recorded in Connacht annals.
Lady Catherine Touhy (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Clare land rolls.
Patrick Touhy (1808–1868): Prominent Irish land reformer and civic leader.

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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