Walshe Family Crest beer glass

The Walshe Family Crest beer glass. 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 symbolism of the Walshe coat of arms

The Walshe family crest features a swan (a symbol of everlasting love – swans mate for life) with an arrow piercing its breast. In heraldry this signifies pierced or transfixed by a great love (or loss of love) as well as resilience in the face of hardship and adversity. The white background of the shield symbolises peace and sincerity. The arrow heads denote a readiness for battle while the red chevron (meaning ‘rafter’ in French) signify safety and protection. The Walsh family motto is ‘Transfixus sed non mortuus’ – ‘Pierced but not dead’.

Origin of the name Walshe

The surname Walshe — an anglicised version of Breathnach — is of Irish origin, meaning ‘Briton’ or ‘Welshman’. This name has a rich history in Ireland. The earliest recorded reference to the name dates back to 1171, when Haylen Branach, son of Phillip the Welshman, accompanied Strongbow’s invasion of Ireland.

It appears in early Anglo-Norman records as Walensis, Waleys, le Waleys, then in the Irish form as Brenagh, Bretnagh, Breathnach (find in search) and by the 1500’s was commonly anglicized as Walsh, Walshe, Welch, Branagh, Brannagh, amongst other variants.

By the 1300’s variants of this name were firmly established in various strongholds in the south-east of Ireland, especially around Kilkenny, Laois, and Waterford. Notable examples include the ‘Walshes of the Mountains’ from Castlehale in Kilkenny, Walshes of Carrickmines in Dublin, Walshes of Ballykileavan in Laois and of Ballyrichmore in Waterford.

Product details

• Classic sturdy pint glass with family crest
• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
• High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.

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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