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staryplough · 23-05-2009 11:53PM #1

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 · 24-05-2009 12:24AM

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 · 24-05-2009 05:18AM

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 · 24-05-2009 10:39AM

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 · 24-05-2009 04:11PM

Beer Werewolf wrote: »

Be proud of your bloodline.

agreed!!!

staryplough · 25-05-2009 03:41AM

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!!

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