A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glancy family of Ireland.
Reg. 4244 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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. two lions pass. guard. in pale gu”
MonaghanMonaghan, c. 1645
Where the Glancy Arms Were Recorded
Monaghan
Map of Ireland showing where the Glancy arms are recorded
The Glancy arms were recorded in Monaghan, c. 1645.
Monaghan was drumlin country on the southern edge of Ulster. Old Irish families held it before the plantations and settlers after, and both sorts took arms as landowners.
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 Glancy 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 Monaghan.
Origin & History of the Glancy Family in Ireland
The surname Glancy originates from the Gaelic name Mac Fhlannchaidh, which translates to son of the red-haired warrior. While the family name is often associated with the province of Connacht, historical records confirm that members of the Glancy family were well-established in County Monaghan by 1645. During this period, the family lived through a time of significant political upheaval in Ireland as local landowners faced the consequences of the Irish Confederate Wars. The Glancy name was historically linked to the bardic tradition, as many families with this surname served as hereditary lawyers or brehons to the ruling Gaelic clans. By settling in Monaghan, the family became part of the complex social fabric of Ulster, maintaining their identity throughout the seventeenth century despite the changing landscape of land ownership and regional power.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mac Fhlannchaidh
Son of the descendant of the red warrior.
This name
GlancyDerived from a Gaelic personal name meaning red or ruddy, often associated with a warrior lineage.
also spelled
Clanchy
Clancey
Glancy
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
Woulfe, Patrick, Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames, 1923
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of County Monaghan, 1654–1656
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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