FitzMaurice Irish Woven Blanket | Barons of Kerry Tartan Throw

The FitzMaurice name carries one of the most distinguished Norman-Irish pedigrees. Maurice FitzGerald was among the first and greatest of the Norman lords who came to Ireland with Strongbow in 1169, and from him descended not only the great FitzGerald dynasties but also the FitzMaurice branch — lords of Kerry, hereditary rulers of a vast Munster territory stretching across what is now County Kerry and north Cork. The FitzMaurices were Barons of Kerry and later Earls of Kerry, one of the most enduring Norman-Irish dynasties of the south-west. This Irish woven blanket, featuring the FitzMaurice family crest against the Irish National Tartan, honours a name of genuine historical significance.

History & Heritage

The FitzMaurice Barons of Kerry held their lordship from the late twelfth century, their power rooted in north Kerry and the Listowel region, where they presided over a mixed Gaelic and Norman-Irish world. The family produced soldiers, ecclesiastics, and statesmen across the medieval and early modern periods, their fortunes rising and falling with the great tides of Irish history — the Geraldine rebellions, the Desmond wars, the Ulster Plantation. The FitzMaurice name continued in Kerry long after the political power of the dynasty faded, carried by families who maintained their connection to one of the most storied corners of Munster Ireland.

Craftsmanship

This blanket is woven from premium cotton yarn — the FitzMaurice family crest and the Irish National Tartan created within the textile structure during weaving. The design is not printed onto the surface but formed as part of the cloth itself, giving the piece a depth and consistency that printed alternatives cannot match. Rich woven texture, visible on both sides, substantial feel in the hand, and traditional fringed edges — a piece made to carry a great name into the everyday life of a home.

Product Details

• Material: premium cotton yarn
• Construction: woven, not printed — design integral to the fabric
• Available sizes: 52″ × 37″, 60″ × 50″, 80″ × 60″
• Finish: traditional fringed edges
• Care: machine wash cold, tumble dry low

For Family & Home

Suitable for a sofa in a family room, a reading chair in a study, or displayed as a textile heirloom on a wall — this blanket brings the FitzMaurice name into a home with appropriate dignity. A meaningful piece for any household with Kerry Irish roots and a connection to this remarkable Norman-Irish family.

Celtic Ancestry Gifts also carries the FitzMaurice name across mugs, apparel, wall décor, ornaments, and other heritage pieces.