A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Healey family of Ireland.
Reg. 0261 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. three boars' heads couped in pale ar”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Healey Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Healey arms are recorded
The Healey 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 Healey 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 Healey Family in Ireland
The family name Healey is primarily of Irish origin and is an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Ó hÉalaighthe. This name translates to a descendant of the clever or ingenious one. By the middle of the seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Dublin, as evidenced by records from 1645. During this period, Dublin was a center of significant political and social transition, and families with this name were active participants in the city's urban life. The name spread across Ireland over the following centuries, though its roots remain tied to the linguistic and cultural history of the Irish people. Because the name evolved from a descriptive Gaelic nickname, it reflects the importance of personal traits in the formation of traditional Irish surnames.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ó hÉalaighthe
Derived from the Gaelic word for ingenious or artistic.
This name
HealeyRefers to a descendant of the ingenious or clever one.
also spelled
Healey
Hely
Healie
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. 1923
National Archives of Ireland. Civil Survey of the County of Dublin. 1654
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boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
