Murtaugh Irish Woven Blanket | O'Murtagh Family Crest Tartan Throw

The O'Murtagh name is a Gaelic Irish surname — O'Muirchertaigh in Irish, from muircheartach, meaning skilled navigator of the seas — sharing the same Gaelic root as the Moriarty name, both names derived from the ancient concept of maritime skill that was central to the identity of Ireland’s coastal Gaelic communities. The Murtagh families were part of the Gaelic world of County Meath and the surrounding midland counties, their name appearing in the records of the eastern province through the medieval period. This Irish woven blanket features the O'Murtagh family crest against the Irish National Tartan.

History & Heritage

Murtagh as an Irish given name was borne by several notable historical figures, most significantly Muirchertach Mór Ua Briain, the O’Brien high king of Ireland at the turn of the twelfth century, whose name was anglicised as Murtagh O’Brien. The O'Murtagh families of Meath and the midlands carried this ancient personal name as their surname, connecting them to one of the most resonant names in early Irish history. The name spread across the midland and eastern counties and is found today across Ireland and the diaspora wherever Irish families from these regions settled.

Craftsmanship

This blanket is woven from premium cotton yarn — the O'Murtagh family crest and the Irish National Tartan created 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.

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

Draped across a sofa, displayed in a study, or laid over a reading chair — this blanket carries the Murtagh name into a home where County Meath and Irish midland heritage is part of the family story. A meaningful piece for any household with O'Murtagh roots in the Gaelic east.

Celtic Ancestry Gifts also carries the Murtagh name across mugs, apparel, ornaments, and wall décor.