What Is Iona College’S Mascot?

Killian, the mascot of Iona University, is an Irish-Gaelic warrior who represents the school’s Irish tradition and personifies strength. Modeled loosely on various Gaelic characters, Killian enrolled at Iona many years ago and loved it so much. The Gael, a symbol of the Irish tradition of Iona, is consistent with the school motto, certa bonum certamen, which translates to “fight the good”.

Iona University, a private Roman Catholic university with a main campus in New Rochelle, New York, was founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Theological Seminarians. The Iona Gaels men’s basketball team represents Iona University in NCAA Division I competition, competing in the Metro Atlantic. The Gael is a TMC Original™ mascot costume design, and the symbol of Iona College’s athletic teams is the popular Gael. A Gael is anyone of Irish-Gaelic ancestry, consistent with the Irish tradition.

Iona College recently announced the upgraded look for their gael mascot, using their new inflatable college mascot. The Gael was chosen as the official mascot for its image of strength and consistency with the school motto, which translates to “fight the good”. The Iona College Gaels Mascot Leprechaun Killian The Gael Bobblehead Bobble Savage Bobbles has received 100 positive feedback.