Sheehy Irish Heritage Woven Blanket | Mac Sheehy Family Crest Tartan Throw

The Sheehy name is rooted in the Gaelic heritage of Kerry and Munster — and it carries with it a tradition of bardic learning and military service that sets it apart. This woven blanket honours the Sheehy family crest and the Irish National Tartan in a piece made for the home that takes its Irish roots seriously.

The Sheehy Name

Mac Sithigh in Irish — son of Sithech, a personal name meaning wolf or peaceful one, depending on the derivation — the Sheehy family were a Gaelic sept of County Kerry with a strong presence in County Cork. They were hereditary keepers of the bardic tradition in their part of Munster, a family of poets and scholars connected to the great Munster Gaelic world. The Sheehys produced notable figures in the resistance to English rule: Father Nicholas Sheehy, a County Tipperary priest hanged in 1766 on fabricated charges, became one of the celebrated martyrs of the penal era. The name endures today across Kerry, Cork, and Tipperary, one of the characteristic surnames of the Munster tradition.

Woven Craftsmanship

The Sheehy crest and Irish tartan design are woven directly into the fabric — not printed. Every thread contributes to the pattern, giving the blanket its weight, texture, and lasting visual depth. Made from premium cotton yarn with traditional fringed edges.

Product Details

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

For Family & Home

At home on a sofa, folded across a reading chair, or displayed as wall heritage in a family room, this blanket is a refined piece for any home with Sheehy roots in Kerry, Cork, or the wider Munster tradition.

You’ll also find the Sheehy name across additional Celtic Ancestry Gifts pieces, from mugs and apparel to keepsakes and wall décor.