A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Drumgoole family of Ireland.
Reg. 4672 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. on a fesse indented gu. betw. three eagles displ. ppr. as many mascles of the first”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Drumgoole Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Drumgoole arms are recorded
The Drumgoole arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1645.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Drumgoole arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ireland.
Origin & History of the Drumgoole Family in Ireland
The surname Drumgoole is rooted in the Gaelic language, originating from the Irish name *Ó Drumgúile*. This name is traditionally associated with the northern regions of Ireland, particularly County Louth and the surrounding areas. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Dublin, as evidenced by records from 1645. During this period, members of the family were active participants in the urban life of the city, often appearing in legal and property documents that highlight their integration into the local community. As the seventeenth century progressed, the family navigated the significant political and social shifts occurring in Ireland, maintaining their identity while adapting to the changing landscape of Dublin. Their history reflects the broader experiences of Irish families who transitioned from traditional rural roots to the developing administrative and commercial centers of the capital.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ó Drumgool
A Gaelic patronymic prefix combined with a topographical or descriptive identifier.
This name
DrumgooleDerived from the Irish phrase meaning of the ridge of the fork or hill.
also spelled
Dromgoule
Related arms
Dromgoulevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Woulfe, Patrick. Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames. 1923
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Louth. 1654
National Library of Ireland, Genealogical Office Manuscripts
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
