Irish Family Crest and Coat of Arms Gifts
Non-Irish names also available. Gifts of Ireland are proud to say we are heraldry suppliers for the Clare and Mayo GAA teams, Travel Companies, and so so many customers worldwide! We love heraldry.
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Proudly Serving Ireland & the World
Chosen as official heraldry partner to Clare GAA — supplying authentic Irish crests to the county’s proud supporters.
Official heraldry supplier to Mayo GAA — bringing Irish heritage to one of Ireland’s most passionate counties.
Trusted heraldry gift partner to Irish travel groups bringing diaspora visitors home to discover their roots.
Over 60 years crafting family crest shields in Dublin — shipped to families across USA, Canada and beyond.
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The Five Parts of an Irish Coat of Arms
Each element carries meaning — from the family’s history and values to their rank and regional origins.
The centrepiece — decorated with symbols of family history, values and identity
A figure atop the helmet — usually an animal, creature or symbolic object
Its position and decoration signify the rank of the original bearer
Often a war cry — the family’s guiding principle passed through generations
Figures either side of the shield that carry and display the family’s arms
Your Irish Family Crest Guide — Watch & Learn
Aidan explains the history, meaning and craft behind Irish heraldry — straight from Dublin.
The Irish Heritage Tea Experience Box
A personalised Irish tea experience like no other. Each box includes two family crest mugs printed with your surname’s authentic coat of arms, paired with our Connemara Collection of fine Irish teas — made to order in Dublin.
Available for any Irish, British or international surname. Handmade in Ireland.
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The Meaning of Family Heraldry
There is something very special about being able to place yourself in a lineage bearing your Irish last name. There is a sense of pride that comes with knowing that your ancestors were brave and skilled, no matter their rank. This awe-inspiring fact makes it an honor to have one’s surname and crest proudly displayed in the home.
An Irish coat of arms has a number of elements: the crest is a figure or symbol at the top of the helmet and are usually an animal or mythical creature. The helmet is below the crest, atop the shield. Fun fact: how the helmet is positioned signifies the rank of the initial bearer. For example, a helmet facing forward with the visor opened means a knight, while a helmet facing side-ways with the visor closed is for a gentleman. If a family had a war-cry associated with them, this would come to be their motto. If a motto exists, it is written in a ribbon below or above the shield.
The heraldic shield is where the Irish coat of arms is placed and is the focal point of the heraldic display. A shield was used in reference to the protective shields used in battle, where the coat of arms would be displayed. The shape of the shield was normally left to the heraldic artist to decide, meaning that many different shapes have been used during different periods and in different parts of Europe. No two heraldic shields are the same, giving a sense of meaning and belonging to each family’s name.
It is a very touching Irish wedding gift to give a shields coat of arms plaque with both the bride and groom’s individual family shields, commemorating the union of these families and the proud ancestry they are bringing together. It can also be to celebrate the friendship of two families or anniversaries.
Our maker has been crafting these heraldry shields in Dublin for the past 50 years. When we take your order, you can be assured that we will get to work on the making process and keep you updated. Browse our full range of personalised family crest gifts.
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