A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fogarty family of Ireland.
Reg. 1142 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
harpWell-tuned governance and love of music
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Az. two lions ramp. combatant supporting a garb or, in dexter base a crescent ar., and in the sinister, the harp of Ireland”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Fogarty Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Fogarty arms are recorded
The Fogarty 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 Fogarty 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 Fogarty Family in Ireland
The surname Fogarty originates from the Irish Gaelic name Ó Fogartaigh, which translates to mean a descendant of the exiled or the banished. The family was historically centered in the region of County Tipperary, where they held significant influence as a sept of the Eóganacht Chaisil. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had expanded their reach, with records confirming their presence in Dublin by 1645. This period was a time of great political upheaval in Ireland, and the movement of families into urban centers like Dublin often reflected the shifting social and economic landscape of the era. As members of the family settled in the capital, they became part of the complex history of a city transitioning through war and colonial administration.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ó Fogartaigh
Descendant of the exiled or banished person.
This name
FogartyDerived from the Gaelic words for exile and a suffix denoting a descendant.
also spelled
Fogerty
Fogartie
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
O'Hart, John, Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, 1892
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of Ireland, 1654–1656
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
harpWell-tuned governance and love of music
lionCourage, strength and royalty
harpWell-tuned governance and love of music
