A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fogerty family of Ireland.
Reg. 8727 · 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 Fogerty Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Fogerty arms are recorded
The Fogerty 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 Fogerty 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 Fogerty Family in Ireland
The surname Fogerty is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name Ó Fógartaigh, which translates to mean a descendant of the banished or the exiled. The family originally held significant lands in the region of County Tipperary, where they were recognized as a prominent sept within the Kingdom of Munster. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family had expanded their reach into urban centers like Dublin. Records confirm their presence in the city by 1645, a time when Ireland was undergoing intense political and social upheaval. During this period, families often moved toward major administrative hubs to navigate the changing legal landscape and protect their interests. This migration reflects the broader movement of Irish families who transitioned from traditional rural life to the growing commercial environment of the capital city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ó Fogartaigh
Descendant of the exiled or banished person
This name
FogertyDerived 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
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 Tipperary. 1654
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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
