family crest

staryplough

does anybody think a coat of arms is for the first born son of the first born son...etc, or can anybody bear it?

wee bit off topic...hea ho

Da Bounca

I was under the impression that anyone in the family can bear the crest.

That's not based on anything other than my own family, I am not sure about general tradition and such.

staryplough

Aontaím leat!!

i was looking at another site, and saw people say that you must be a "first born". i personally think thats rubbish, but it got me thinking

Beer Werewolf

Bollocks!

Anybody is entitled to their coat of arms. It is part of your family history and who you are, your genetics, your cultural background etc. My family is very into the family history; my Nana is a Farrell (maiden name) for example, and she's not the firstborn or a son, but she identifies with that name (as well as her married name).

In my opinion, you are clan, and that is that. Be proud of your bloodline.

theirishguy

Beer Werewolf wrote: »

Be proud of your bloodline.

agreed!!!

staryplough

is mise Seán Ó Doibhlin,tá mé i mo chónaí i dTír Eoghain agus is mór an onóir liom é. Admhaim nach raibh an ceart aige ach caithfidh mé a bheidh cinnte de!!