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The coat of arms of Ireland is blazoned as Azure a harp Or, stringed Argent (a gold harp with silver strings on a blue background). [2] These arms have long been Ireland's heraldic emblem. References to them as being the arms of the king of Ireland can be found as early as the 13th century.
Irish heraldry is the forms of heraldry, such as coats of arms, in Ireland. Since 1 April 1943 it is regulated in the Republic of Ireland by the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland and in Northern Ireland by Norroy and Ulster King of Arms.
The Arms of Ireland: Medieval and Modern. by John J Kennedy Coat of Arms no 155 Autumn 1991. Historically, it is possible to distinguish at least three major heraldic traditions in which Ireland has been identified by distinct arms. While still other arms are known, these major traditions are:
Since 1943, the Chief Herald of Ireland has been responsible for the granting and confirming of arms to individuals and corporate bodies in Ireland. Section 13 of the National Cultural Institutions Act of 1997 sets out the statutory functions of the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland.
In Ireland, family crests and coats of arms are not just ornamental or symbolic artifacts; they are profound expressions of heritage, signifying family identity, social status, and ancestral lineage. This article delves into the fascinating world of Irish heraldry, tracing its origins, evolution, and contemporary significance.
The present ‘Irish Heraldic Authority’ was only established (as a non-statutory body) on April 1st 1943 when the records of the Office of Arms in Dublin Castle were transferred from British control to the Irish government.
The traditional and well-known arms of Ireland are Azure a harp or (gold harp on blue field). They have been used by English monarchs to represent their claim to the island since the time of Henry VIII (r. 1509-1547), who first used a harp on his Irish coinage.
