Shield - Fess. The fess is an ancient symbol within heraldry and represents one who upholds good conscience, honour and religion against evil forces. It is also a message for future generations to pursue the same.

Despite historical dispersion, the O’Donovan name remains strong in Ireland, while its presence has grown in countries such as the United States and Australia. The O’Donovan family Coat of Arms features a silver lion rampant on a green shield, symbolising bravery, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness, and valour.

The O'Donovan family is an ancient Irish noble family. Their patronymic surname derives from Irish Ó Donnabháin, meaning the grandsons or descendants of Donnubán, referring to the 10th century ruler of the Uí Fidgenti, Donnubán mac Cathail.

Arms: A silver shield with an arm issuing from the sinister side of the shield, vested red and cuffed silver, with the hand grasping a skein or old Irish sword in pale, the blade entwined with a serpent, all proper. Motto translation: A man above an enemy. Coat of Arms Origin: Lissard, County Cork, Ireland. Irish Gaelic spelling: Ó Donnabháin.

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The O'Donovan (No.1) family pedigree, from 'Irish Pedigrees, or the Stem of the Irish Nation', by John O'Hart

2025年2月4日 · The targe is a replica of the shield that belonged to the last chieftain of the O'Donovan family. The targe in now exhibited in Lissard Hall, Ireland. The targe is both decorative and functional, made from a wooden core and covered in real thick cow hide leather.

O'Donovan Shield (exhibited in Lissard Hall, Ire.)

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Mar 5, 2015 - Medieval shield belonging to the Lord of Clancahill, Donal O'Donovan. Probably 16th century. Diameter 19.5 inches