McDonnell Irish Family Gifts & Heritage

McDonnell anglicises the Gaelic Mac Domhnaill, "son of Domhnall," and is the Irish form of the same name as the Scottish MacDonald. The McDonnells came to Ireland as gallowglass warriors and rose to become Lords of the Glens of Antrim and later Earls of Antrim, ruling from their stronghold at Dunluce Castle on the north Antrim coast; a separate McDonnell family were chiefs in Clare and Connacht.

You'll find the McDonnell crest across woven blankets, mugs, garden flags, ceramic ornaments, coaster sets, license plates, and t-shirts here — plenty of ways to work the name into daily life or put it on display, whatever suits the person you're shopping for.

Works well for a birthday, a get-together, a trip back to Connacht, or honestly just because. A mug or blanket blends into daily life, while a flag or t-shirt makes more of a statement.

The best choice really just depends on the person — some people want it on the wall, some want it in their pocket, some want it on their morning coffee.

For the full story on where the McDonnell name comes from, read our McDonnell Irish surname history.