{"product_id":"walshe-family-crest-beer-glass","title":"Walshe Family Crest beer glass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for any \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWalshe who enjoys a beer! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eWalshe Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e on a sturdy 16oz pint glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(165, 134, 9);\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eSplendidly suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, or a meaningful wedding gift to honour a new beginning, this isn’t just glassware—it’s an instant heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBecause this is my own surname, this artwork holds a deep personal significance for me. My fascination with heraldry didn’t begin in a library or archive—it started on the walls of my parents' busy family shop, Máire and Ambrose Walsh’s, located in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. Our family name varied over time; sometimes ending with an 'e', sometimes not, and occasionally people called us Welch rather than Walsh, which always irked my mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eGrowing up, the shop sold a variety of items: newspapers, books, magazines, greeting cards, sweets, and cigarettes. But what truly captured my attention was a map of Ireland hanging on the wall, framed by traditional family crests.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs a child, I was curious about them and had opinions about what elements I thought looked quite nicely done, and also which ones didn't seem to make much \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eOur family crest, featuring a swan pierced by an arrow, always struck me as deeply poignant—white swans were a familiar sight during my childhood in Westmeath. It wasn’t until I learned the historical significance behind this striking image that my appreciation for it grew profoundly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDecades later—after attending art college (NCAD) and a long career as a graphic designer—the vivid memory of that map in our family shop sparked a creative journey. This passion led me to redraw these historic emblems from the ground up, culminating in the creation of this \u003cstrong\u003eFamily Crests Store\u003c\/strong\u003e website. Researching and recreating these artworks deepened my respect for a largely forgotten visual language of symbolism that was widely understood by the often illiterate people of medieval times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eThe symbolism of the Walshe coat of arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalshe\u003c\/strong\u003e family crest features a swan—a symbol of eternal love, as swans mate for life—pierced by an arrow through its breast. In heraldry, this imagery represents being pierced or transfixed by a profound love (or the loss of it), as well as resilience in the face of hardship and adversity. The white background of the shield symbolizes peace and sincerity. The arrowheads indicate readiness for battle, while the red chevron (meaning ‘rafter’ in French) signifies safety and protection. The Walsh family motto, ‘Transfixus sed non mortuus,’ translates to ‘Pierced but not dead.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eOrigin of the Walshe name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe surname Walshe—an anglicized form of Breathnach—is of Irish origin meaning ‘Briton’ or ‘Welshman’. This name carries a rich historical legacy in Ireland. The earliest known reference dates back to 1171, when Haylen Branach, son of Phillip the Welshman, joined Strongbow’s invasion of Ireland.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn early Anglo-Norman records, the name appears as Walensis, Waleys, le Waleys, then in its Irish forms as Brenagh, Bretnagh, Breathnach, and by the 1500s commonly anglicized to Walsh, Walshe, Welch, Branagh, Brannagh, among other variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy the 1300s, variants of this name were firmly rooted in strongholds across southeast Ireland, particularly in Kilkenny, Laois, and Waterford. Notable families included the ‘Walshes of the Mountains’ from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCastlehale in Kilkenny, Walshes of Carrickmines in Dublin, Walshes of Ballykileavan in Laois, and of Ballyrichmore in Waterford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach 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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sturdy pint glass\u003cbr\u003e\n• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nJust a heads-up: this piece loves a gentle hand-wash! Dishwashers and microwaves get super hot, which might damage the print—so let's skip those to keep it looking perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"size-guide-title\"\u003eSize guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-unit-system=\"imperial\" class=\"table-responsive dynamic\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIDTH (inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENGTH (inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ⅞\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Producing items on demand rather than in bulk helps reduce overproduction and waste. Family Crests Store guarantees that all consumer products offered comply with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEU and USA safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon’t see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’m always happy to add new crests to the collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420520239449,"sku":"3567472_16359","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/shaker-pint-glass-_16-oz_-16-oz-front-6a1ad085d4f21.jpg?v=1780142229","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/walshe-family-crest-beer-glass","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}