{"title":"Griffin Irish Family Gifts \u0026 Heritage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Griffin surname is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Gríobhtha, a name whose deeper meaning is still debated by scholars — some connect it to the mythical griffin, half lion and half eagle, while others trace a separate Gaelic root entirely. What is clear is where the family took hold: County Kerry and County Clare, in the Irish province of Munster, with related communities also recorded in Limerick. In Kerry the Griffins were concentrated around the Barony of Clanmaurice, while in Clare they settled the parishes near Ennis and the county's eastern reaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many Gaelic septs of the southwest, the Griffins lived within the shifting political world of Munster, moving among the territories of the McCarthys of Desmond and the O'Briens of Thomond. Some Griffin lines may also descend from Norman or Welsh settlers who arrived after the twelfth century bearing the related name Griffith, a reminder that Irish surname history is rarely a single straight line. The Munster Plantation of the late sixteenth century and the Cromwellian settlements of the 1650s reshaped landholding across Kerry and Clare, and by the nineteenth century most Griffin families worked smallholdings rather than ancestral estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Great Famine hit Kerry and Clare especially hard, and Griffin families emigrated in large numbers to Boston, New York, Liverpool and Sydney during and after the 1840s, building an Irish-American Griffin community that remains one of the most recognizable Irish surnames in the northeastern United States. Today Griffin is still common throughout Kerry and across Ireland, with a wide diaspora in Britain, Australia and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings that story into everyday keepsakes — woven blankets, garden flags, accent mugs, coasters, ornaments and apparel carrying the Griffin name and crest-style emblem, ideal for a family reunion, a housewarming, or anyone curious to dig deeper into their roots. For the fuller account of the family's Kerry and Clare origins, see this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celticancestrygifts.com\/blogs\/news\/griffin-irish-surname-origin-history\"\u003eGriffin surname history\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"griffin-surname-irish-coat-of-arms-ceramic-ornament-3705149","title":"Griffin Irish Family Crest Ceramic Christmas Ornament","description":"The Griffin Irish family crest ceramic ornament gives the Griffin emblem centre stage on the Irish national tartan. In its Gaelic form, Ó Gríobhtha, the Griffins were a sept of Thomond, long rooted in County Clare and parts of Kerry — a name with genuine depth in the south-west of Ireland. This keepsake is made to carry that story forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ornament is round, double-sided ceramic, 3 inches wide, printed with crisp UV LED colour and finished with a pre-drilled hole and a gold hanging string for instant display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGriffin appears throughout our wider Irish range, from crest mugs to woven blankets and garden flags — search Griffin in our store to gather the matching pieces. 💚","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":46521982320870,"sku":"MD-103644997","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/Griffin-Surname-Irish-Coat-Of-Arms-Ceramic-Ornament-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-36552471675110.jpg?v=1778632616"},{"product_id":"griffin-irish-surname-coat-of-arms-garden-flag-3732437","title":"Griffin Irish Family Crest Garden Flag","description":"The Griffin Irish family crest garden flag presents the Griffin emblem on the Irish national tartan. From the Gaelic Ó Gríobhtha, the Griffins were a sept of Thomond, across Clare and into Kerry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLE NOT INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe durable poly poplin-canvas banner is printed in crisp, fade-resistant colour and comes in two sizes, 12 by 18 inches and 24.5 by 32 inches, with a top sleeve ready for most standard flagpoles or stands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe make the Griffin name across mugs, woven blankets and coasters as well — so search Griffin in our store to see the full collection.","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"12'' × 18''","offer_id":46541459816678,"sku":"MD-104529892","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24.5'' × 32''","offer_id":46541459849446,"sku":"MD-104529893","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/Griffin-Irish-Surname-Coat-of-Arms-Garden-Flag-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-36593163763942.jpg?v=1778638929"},{"product_id":"griffin-coat-of-arms-irish-tartan-coaster-set-3966892","title":"Griffin Irish Family Crest Tartan Coaster Set","description":"The Griffin Irish family crest tartan coaster set places the Griffin emblem on the Irish national tartan. From the Gaelic Ó Gríobhtha, the Griffins were a sept of Thomond, across Clare and into Kerry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3.75-inch square cork coasters pair a high-gloss, full-colour design with a protective natural cork backing that resists heat, scratches and moisture, perfect under mugs, glasses and tumblers and simple to wipe clean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe carry the Griffin name across more than coasters — crest mugs, woven blankets and garden flags too — so search Griffin in our store to see the full set.","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"3.75\" × 3.75\" | Square \/ Cork","offer_id":46722639888614,"sku":"MD-114695753","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/Griffin-Coat-Of-Arms-Irish-Tartan-Coaster-Set-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-37006950072550.jpg?v=1778664517"},{"product_id":"griffin-coat-of-arms-irish-flag-novelty-license-plate-4001399","title":"Griffin Family Crest Irish Flag Novelty License Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Griffin novelty license plate features a Griffin family crest design on the Irish flag, printed on a bright white aluminum plate sized for a bumper or a wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGriffin is most often an anglicized form of the Irish Ó Gríobhtha (Ó Gríofa), a surname with strong historical roots in County Clare and County Limerick, in the province of Munster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plate is 100% aluminum with a silver back and bright white printed face, measures roughly 12\" x 6\", and is pre-drilled for easy mounting (hardware not included). It's a decorative novelty plate, not intended for legal road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMount it on a car for Irish heritage events, or display it at home as a nod to the Griffin family's Munster origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeltic Ancestry Gifts carries this design across many Irish and Scottish surnames — search your own family name to see the full range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"12\" × 6\"","offer_id":46753314963686,"sku":"MD-116085022","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/Griffin-Coat-Of-Arms-Irish-Flag-Novelty-License-Plate-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-37062317277414.jpg?v=1778667063"},{"product_id":"griffin-coat-of-arms-ireland-t-shirt-4069409","title":"Griffin Irish Surname Emblem T-Shirt","description":"Show off your heritage with the Griffin coat of arms featuring ornate details and the word Ireland boldly displayed above in a stylish font.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT-Shirt (Soft Cotton Short Sleeve)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✅ Soft, breathable cotton for all-day comfort\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🧼 Durable print with lasting color wash after wash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🧵 Classic fit with tear-away tag for irritation-free wear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e👕 Ideal for everyday outfits or layering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✨ High-quality feel with a relaxed, unisex fit","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46799789687014,"sku":"MD-118566506","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Black","offer_id":46799789719782,"sku":"MD-118566507","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46799789752550,"sku":"MD-118566508","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Black","offer_id":46799789785318,"sku":"MD-118566509","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46799789818086,"sku":"MD-118566510","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Black","offer_id":46799789850854,"sku":"MD-118566511","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46799789883622,"sku":"MD-118566512","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Black","offer_id":46799789916390,"sku":"MD-118566513","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46799789949158,"sku":"MD-118566514","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Black","offer_id":46799789981926,"sku":"MD-118566515","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46799790014694,"sku":"MD-118566516","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Black","offer_id":46799790047462,"sku":"MD-118566517","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/Griffin-Coat-of-Arms-Ireland-T-Shirt-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-37172563509478.jpg?v=1778668119"},{"product_id":"griffin-surname-irish-heraldry-woven-blanket-4665631","title":"Griffin Irish Woven Blanket | Irish National Tartan","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the Griffin family’s Gaelic heritage and deep associations with Munster and County Clare through a premium woven cotton blanket made for the family home. 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Featuring the Griffin family crest set against the Irish National Tartan, it is a simple everyday reminder of family roots with every coffee or tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite ceramic exterior with a black handle and black interior for a clean, polished look. Microwave safe and dishwasher safe, it is practical enough for daily use while still feeling personal enough to give. 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