{"title":"McDonnell Irish Family Gifts \u0026 Heritage","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcDonnell 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the full story on where the McDonnell name comes from, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mcdonnell-irish-surname-history-origins\"\u003eMcDonnell Irish surname history\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mcdonnell-surname-irish-coat-of-arms-ceramic-ornament-3705106","title":"McDonnell Irish Family Crest Ceramic Christmas Ornament","description":"The McDonnell Irish family crest ceramic ornament sets the McDonnell emblem against the Irish national tartan. From the Gaelic Mac Domhnaill, the McDonnells were a powerful gallowglass family, branches of the Lords of the Isles who became the MacDonnells of Antrim and the Glens. This keepsake is made to carry that heritage forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a round ceramic ornament, 3 inches across and printed on both sides in durable UV LED colour, finished with a pre-drilled hole and a gold cord for easy hanging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcDonnell features across our full Irish heritage collection, from cosy woven blankets to crest mugs and garden flags — just search McDonnell in the store to gather the matching pieces.","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":46521977929958,"sku":"MD-103644954","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/McDonnell-Surname-Irish-Coat-Of-Arms-Ceramic-Ornament-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-36552462794982.jpg?v=1778632271"},{"product_id":"mcdonnell-coat-of-arms-irish-garden-flag-3726358","title":"McDonnell Irish Family Crest Garden Flag","description":"The McDonnell Irish family crest garden flag presents the McDonnell emblem on the Irish national tartan. From the Gaelic Mac Domhnaill, the McDonnells were a gallowglass family of Scottish origin who became powerful in the Glens of Antrim.\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 McDonnell name across mugs, woven blankets and coasters as well — so search McDonnell in our store to see the full collection.","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"12'' × 18''","offer_id":46535131726054,"sku":"MD-104338050","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24.5'' × 32''","offer_id":46535131758822,"sku":"MD-104338051","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/McDonnell-Coat-Of-Arms-Irish-Garden-Flag-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-36583297843430.jpg?v=1778638617"},{"product_id":"mcdonnell-coat-of-arms-tartan-coaster-set-3966797","title":"McDonnell Irish Family Crest Tartan Coaster Set","description":"The McDonnell Irish family crest tartan coaster set puts the McDonnell crest front and centre on the Irish national tartan. From the Gaelic Mac Domhnaill, the McDonnells were a powerful gallowglass family, branches of the Lords of the Isles who became the MacDonnells of Antrim and the Glens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach coaster measures 3.75 inches square with a glossy full-colour top and a natural cork base that protects against heat, scratches and moisture; they wipe clean in moments and suit mugs, glasses and tumblers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe McDonnell name runs through our wider Irish range too — crest mugs, woven blankets and garden flags — so search McDonnell in our store to discover everything we make for the family.","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"3.75\" × 3.75\" | Square \/ Cork","offer_id":46722561540326,"sku":"MD-114695660","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/McDonnell-Coat-Of-Arms-Tartan-Coaster-Set-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-37006891516134.jpg?v=1778663693"},{"product_id":"mcdonnell-coat-of-arms-irish-flag-novelty-license-plate-4001137","title":"McDonnell Family Crest Irish Flag Novelty License Plate","description":"A little piece of McDonnell heritage for the bumper or the garage wall. It features the McDonnell family crest set over the Irish flag on a durable aluminum novelty plate — mount it on the car or display it at home. It makes a great gift for the McDonnell driver in the family. Celtic Ancestry Gifts also carries the McDonnell family crest on mugs, blankets, garden flags, and apparel — search your surname in our store to see the full range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Durable 100% Aluminum: Lightweight yet strong with a silver back and bright white front for crisp, detailed designs.\u003cbr\u003e✔ Standard Size: Measures 12\" × 6\" (30.5 × 15.2 cm) — fits most vehicles or can be displayed as wall décor.\u003cbr\u003e✔ Vibrant, Long-Lasting Print: Advanced printing delivers bold, vivid colors that showcase your clan name or crest beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e✔ Easy to Mount or Display: Pre-drilled holes make installation simple on cars, trucks, or as home\/garage décor.\u003cbr\u003e✔ Care Instructions: Wipe clean with a soft, damp, non-abrasive cloth; air dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Note: Mounting hardware not included.","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"12\" × 6\"","offer_id":46753203224806,"sku":"MD-116081576","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/McDonnell-Coat-of-Arms-Irish-Flag-Novelty-License-Plate-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-37062124994790.jpg?v=1778666568"},{"product_id":"mcdonnell-coat-of-arms-irish-t-shirt-4064790","title":"McDonnell Irish Surname Emblem T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe McDonnell Irish Surname Emblem T-Shirt puts a crest-style Ireland design behind the McDonnell name on a soft cotton tee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe McDonnells of Antrim were a branch of the Scottish Clan Donald who settled the Glens of Antrim in the 1500s, most famously under the chieftain Sorley Boy MacDonnell - one of the clearest Scottish-Irish crossover surnames in Ulster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted on soft, breathable cotton in a classic unisex fit with a tear-away tag, holding its color wash after wash. Available in Irish Green or Black, sizes S through 3XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComfortable for everyday wear, and a fitting gift for anyone with roots in County Antrim or the wider MacDonald\/McDonnell family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSearch Celtic Ancestry Gifts for more Irish and Scottish surname designs, including the Scottish side of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46792935735526,"sku":"MD-118396613","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Black","offer_id":46792935768294,"sku":"MD-118396614","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46792935801062,"sku":"MD-118396615","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Black","offer_id":46792935833830,"sku":"MD-118396616","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46792935866598,"sku":"MD-118396617","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Black","offer_id":46792935899366,"sku":"MD-118396618","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46792935932134,"sku":"MD-118396619","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Black","offer_id":46792935964902,"sku":"MD-118396620","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46792935997670,"sku":"MD-118396621","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Black","offer_id":46792936030438,"sku":"MD-118396622","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Irish Green","offer_id":46792936063206,"sku":"MD-118396623","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Black","offer_id":46792936095974,"sku":"MD-118396624","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/McDonnell-Coat-Of-Arms-Irish-T-Shirt-Celtic-Ancestry-Gifts-37163261722854.jpg?v=1778668019"},{"product_id":"mcdonnell-surname-irish-heritage-woven-blanket-4698147","title":"McDonnell Irish Woven Blanket | Lords of the Glens of Antrim Tartan Throw","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe McDonnell name in Ireland is a Gaelic surname of Scottish origin — Mac Domhnaill in Irish, son of Domhnall, a name meaning world ruler — carried to Ireland by the great MacDonnell dynasty of the Hebrides who established themselves as lords of the Glens of Antrim in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The MacDonnells of Antrim were one of the most powerful families in late medieval Ulster, their sea power spanning both sides of the North Channel and their castle at Dunluce on the Antrim coast one of the most dramatically sited fortresses in Ireland. This Irish woven blanket features the McDonnell family crest against the Irish National Tartan, honouring the lords of the Glens of Antrim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MacDonnells came from the Scottish isles to the Glens of Antrim in the early fifteenth century, their sea power making them dominant across the North Channel. Sorley Boy MacDonnell — Somhairle Buidhe Mac Domhnaill — was the most celebrated of the Antrim MacDonnells, his decades-long resistance to the Tudor conquest of Ulster making him one of the most remarkable figures of the Elizabethan era. The family’s influence shaped the distinctive character of the north Antrim coast, a region where the Scottish and Irish Gaelic worlds met and merged across the narrow channel. The McDonnell name today is found across Antrim and throughout the Ulster diaspora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blanket is woven from premium cotton yarn — the McDonnell family crest and the Irish National Tartan formed within the textile structure during weaving, not applied to the surface. Consistent woven depth on both sides, a soft and substantial feel, and traditional fringed edges complete the piece correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: premium cotton yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: woven, not printed — design integral to the fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable sizes: 52″ × 37″, 60″ × 50″, 80″ × 60″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: traditional fringed edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: machine wash cold, tumble dry low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Family \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraped across a sofa, displayed in a study, or laid over a reading chair — this blanket carries the McDonnell name into a home where County Antrim and Ulster Irish heritage is a living part of the family story. 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An Irish family name gift for anyone proud of their McDonnell family story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeltic Ancestry Gifts also carries the McDonnell design across blankets, apparel, ornaments, and other heritage-inspired pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MyDesigns","offers":[{"title":"11oz \/ Black","offer_id":47506722914534,"sku":"MD-142890213","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/files\/ac9ab1c7-8686-4032-9afd-e54ddb3359c4.jpg?v=1778727832"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/3731\/7538\/collections\/e6e9e94d-6762-4aa8-82ea-a5b0404a81ca_17b2262f-4144-4d4c-b2aa-545380c8e411.jpg?v=1787682114","url":"https:\/\/celticancestrygifts.com\/collections\/mcdonnell-irish-family-gifts-heritage.oembed","provider":"Celtic Ancestry Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}