Doyle Family Crest Parchment

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

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

The Gaelic form of this name is O’Dubhghaill, which comes from ‘dub ghall’ or ‘dark foreigner,’ words often used in ancient times to the denote a horsemen or Scandinavian, its origins, therefore, lay among the early Nordic invaders, particularly as the name has always been more usually found in south eastern coastal areas, where Norse settlements sprang up. Some Doyles, however, may be descended from Dudghilla, son of Bruadar, king of Idrone or county Carlow, in 851. Though it was a Doyle who built the first bridge over the Liffey in Dublin, most outstanding men of this name have been writers. The most famous of these is undoubtedly Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, born in 1859 in Edinburgh, but descended from a Dublin family; the world renowned detective Sherlock Holmes is his creation. He also wrote plays and lectured on spiritualism. His grandfather John Doyle was born in Dublin in 1797, and became a celebrated caricaturist. His contributions to ‘Punch’ between 1829 and 1851, under the  initials ‘H.B.’ demonstrated his restrained satire and gentle but piquant criticism, making him a popular model for subsequent political cartoonists. His contemporary, James Warren Doyle, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin was a polemical writer who gained enormous influence in the 1820’s. Today, the name is widespread in Ireland but still chiefly associated with the counties of Wicklow, Wexford and Carlow.

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.