Tuohey Family Crest mug - with cross

A Tuohey Family Crest mug makes a thoughtful gift for any family celebration. 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 Tuohey

Tuohey is an ancient Gaelic Irish clan surname stemming directly from Ó Tuathaigh ("ruler of the people / territory"). Prominent in County Clare, Offaly, and Tipperary, the House of Tuohey produced respected scholars, church preledges, and battle commanders who defended Gaelic land rights through the Tudor and Cromwellian eras.

The symbolism of the Tuohey coat of arms

Visually rich and structured, the Tuohey coat of arms features a shield partitioned horizontally with a red top chief bearing a walking golden lion, over a deep blue lower field with a golden wedge (pile) charged with a red Latin cross, set between a golden ship's wheel and a golden garb of wheat. In classical heraldry, the lion symbolises supreme bravery and warrior fortitude, while the red cross denotes unyielding faith. The golden ship's wheel represents leadership through challenging waters, and the golden wheat sheaf signifies bountiful harvest and sustenance. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays an arm issuing erect holding a silver steel sword, symbolising armed protection. Below, the motto scroll displays the Gaelic clan name Ó Tuathaigh. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in Irish armorial archives and catalogued in O'Hart's Irish Pedigrees.

Historical figures

Chieftain Brian Ó Tuathaigh (15th Century): Gaelic lord recorded in Offaly land charters.
Lady Honor Tuohey (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Tipperary land rolls.
Rev. Thomas Tuohey (18th Century): Celebrated Irish clergyman and scholar.

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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