Carroll Family Crest Parchment

Carroll 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 Carroll Irish surname. The Carroll 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 Carroll Coat Of Arms Story

Read the intriguing transcription of the text illustrated on the Carroll family history parchment:

There are two distinct ancient septs from which this name is derived - the Mac Carrolls of ballymaccarroll in Ulsteer, and the more prominent group, the O'Carrolls. Both took their name from the warrior Lord of Ely, Ceardhal, who played a leading pare in the ultimate defeat of the horse oppressors at the battle of Clontarf in 1014. In the early fourteenth century, two M'Carrolls, Donslevy and Mulrory, distinguished themselves as outstanding musicians, the latter became chief minstrel of Ireland and Scotland, and the family as a whole was widely known for its musical talents. More Recently, James M'Carroll, who went to America in 1831, was a celebrated writer and inventor. Nevertheless, it was the O'Carrolls who were the more dominant sept, both numerically and in terms of power and influence. Of these there were two mainlines: chose descended from ely O'Carroll who held large estates in the Rich Pastoral Vales of Tipperary, and the O'Carrolls of Oriel who lose their cheif in the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1179 and dispersed into the coutryside of Monaghan. The descendants of ely also suffered at this time, and fled to the lonely expanses of Bog in Offaly. Here they staunchly adhered to Gaelic tradition and preserved a fierce independance until the close of the sixteenth century. The Carrolls have made reputations for themselves in America. Charles, who died in 1832, was the last signatory of the American declaration of Independence. Carrollton, in Maryland, was the family base, and from herd came the first Archbishop of Baltimore, the Most Reverend John Carroll.

Choose your option:

Framed large Print: 18" x 24". Displays the crest, family history and Ireland illustration.

Framed Small Print: 8" x 12". Comes in a black frame. Displays the crest and family history.

Print Only: 18" x 24" large size, or, 8" x 12" small size.

Unlimited Print Download: An ideal option if you would like your extended family to each have one. 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! Find a good printer with nice thick paper and it will look lovely. Note: there is no shipping charge at checkout for digital download.