Walshe Family Crest Rocks Glass

A Walshe family crest rocks glass makes for a classy and elegant gift. This classic, sturdy, quality glass is deal for whiskey and cocktail lovers. FREE shipping is provided for this product. Please note that the original Gaelic name Breathnach is also available on this site. This surname is special to us because it ultimately led to the ambitious project of creating this website. So please spread the word with family and friends.

About this Walshe family crest rocks glass gift

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 resilliance 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 Walshe family motto is ‘Transfixus sed non mortuus’ – ‘Pierced but not dead’.

The surname Walshe is of Irish origin – an anglisation of the Gaelic surname Breathnach 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 Walshe, Walsh, Welch, Branagh, Brannagh, amongst other variants.

By the 1300’s varients 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 Castle Howel in Kilkenny, Walshes of Carrickmines in Dublin, Walshes of Ballykileavan in Laois and of Ballyrichmore in Waterford.

About the artist

Each and every crest on this site is a reproduction of an original artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. Éamonn’s designs are methodically researched and based on the earliest available records from a variety of heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail these glasses are perfect as gifts for any occasion with family and friends.

Product details:

• Glass material

• Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)

• Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)

• Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)

Disclaimer: Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Hand-wash only.

Suggested uses: These rocks glasses make perfect Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, wedding gifts, Father's Day gifts and anniversary gifts.