A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mcinally family of Ireland.
Reg. 6116 · Irish, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. an arm in armour couped at the shoulder in fess, holding in the hand a battle axe all ppr. betw. six martlets sa. three and three, paleways, in dexter chief an ancient Irish crown gu”
Irelandc. 1645
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Map of Ireland showing where the Mcinally arms are recorded
The Mcinally 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 Mcinally 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 Mcinally Family in Ireland
The surname McInally is a variation of the Gaelic name Mac an Fhailghigh, which translates to "son of the poor man" or "son of the lord." While the name has deep roots in the Gaelic traditions of Scotland and Ireland, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Dublin by 1645. During this period, Dublin was a center of significant political and social upheaval, and families like the McInallys were often caught in the transition between traditional Gaelic structures and the changing administrative landscape of the seventeenth century. The presence of the family in the city during the mid-1600s suggests they were part of the urban merchant or artisan classes who helped shape the capital’s growth. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to reflect the phonetic patterns of the English language, yet it maintained its connection to its original linguistic heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mac an Fhailghigh
Son of the lord or son of the poor man.
This name
McinallyDerived from a Gaelic patronymic indicating descent from a person of humble status or a lord.
also spelled
McNally
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 the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
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armA person of action, industrious and laborious
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
