Crowley Family Crest
Created by Edmond McGrath (RIP) in the 1970s, these Irish prints were rediscovered in 2020 after 40 years in safe storage. Beautifully arranged in this Irish coat of arms parchment is an artistic celebration of the Crowley Irish surname. The Crowley family crest is illustrated at the center and surrounded by famous Celtic symbols of Ireland. These illustrations are a wonderful dedication to Irish last names.
Imagine having this beautiful story of your name hanging on your living room wall for all to study over a glass of wine, or to take a glimpse at it when having your Barry's tea on the couch. There is so much to take in. This parchment is an heirloom for many generations yet to come. It's a wonderful reminder of your Irish heritage.
On your living room wall, you will always be reminded of your Irish origins and it will be a show stopper for visiting friends and family. Presenting a family coat of arms gift is a truly special gift for the home for someone special who has that unique Irish connection.
On this parchment, the Killarney lakes take center stage above the heraldic shield whilst many Irish Celtic symbols and famous monuments surround it.
Illustrated in this parchment are:
- Book of Kells inspired artwork
- St.Patrick
- The Cross of Cong
- The Ardagh Chalice
- Killarney Lakes
- The Irish Harp
- The Currachs of the West of Ireland
- Glendalough Monastery
- Blarney Castle
- Traditional thatched houses of Ireland
- Ahenny Cross
- Cross of Muiredach
- The Burgh O’Malley Chalice
- The crests of the four provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Connaught, Leinster, Munster
- The Tara Brooch
- The Celtic Torc
The Crowley Coat Of Arms Story
Read the intriguing transcription of the text illustrated on the Crowley family history parchment:
The Gaelic form of this surname is O’ Cruadlaoich which is typical of the permanent surnames which came into being in the eleventh century. During this time many tribes took the name of their most distinguished leader or ancestor, adding the prefix ‘O’ which meant ‘descendant of’, to form their surname. In this case, the ancestor was cruadhlaoch, whose name literally meant ‘hard hero’. This sept was originally a branch of the Mcbermots, a great landowning sept, of Moyeburg in County Roscommon, which moved to County Cork and settled in the wild and Hilly territory around Dunmanway. There it became an important sept in its own right with a chief resident at Rishallow. The sept was renowned for its professional soldiers, who usually fought on the side of the powerful McCarthys, but by the mid-seventeenth century, much of their land had been wrested from them and had become the property of Richard Boyle, first Earl of Cork. The Crowleys have, however, maintained their ancient links with County Cork; so much so that, in Ireland, three-quarters of all Crowleys are born in this area, and the remaining quarter are from other South-Western Counties. Nicholas Joseph Crowley was the most outstanding member of this sept. He was born in 1819 and, by the time of his death in 1857, he was an eminent Irish Painter.
The Print Options For You:
Framed Print: White or black frame. Delivered framed to your home for you to hang on your wall. Two optional sizes for you. Choose from 18" x 24" or 24" x 36".
Print Only: Print rolled and shipped to your home. Two optional sizes for you. Choose from 18" x 24" or 24" x 36".
Unlimited Print Download: An ideal option if you would like your extended family to each have one. Use it digitally as your desktop wallpaper or print it for your living room. If you choose to order this, you will be sent the link to download the high quality PDF afterwards and start sharing with all the family!
A4: This consists of the family crest and the four shields of the provinces of Ireland. And the family history story.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Irish Prints
I purchased a digital download but I didn't receive anything
Once you purchase it, we will email you the high resolution print file within the day. We advise that you use thicker paper or parchment paper to get the best quality results.
Do you sell heraldic shields?
Yes we do. Check out our full range of shields for families here. You can also contact us with any queries and Aidan will be happy to advise you.
My family name is not in your collection. Can you make one for me?
Currently, we have 180 most common Irish names in stock. We do plan to expand our range so please let us know what name you would like.
