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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 114
Arms of John Patrick SweeneyBlazonOr three boars passant in pale Sable langued Gules between two flaunches Vert, each charged with an antique crown Or; SymbolismGold, green and the black boars are common features in the arms of individuals bearing the Irish surname Sweeney. |
CrestBlazonA demi-griffin Vert holding a battle-axe proper; SymbolismA battle-axe is a common feature in the crests of individuals bearing the Irish surname Sweeney. |
MottoBlazonCLANN NA dTUA ABÚ; SymbolismThis Irish phrase means “Clan of the battle-axe.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 20 December 1961. |