Arms of John Patrick Sweeney
Arms of John Patrick Sweeney
Blazon
Or three boars passant in pale Sable langued Gules between two flaunches Vert, each charged with an antique crown Or;
Symbolism
Gold, green and the black boars are common features in the arms of individuals bearing the Irish surname Sweeney.
Crest of John Patrick Sweeney
Blazon
A demi-griffin Vert holding a battle-axe proper;
Symbolism
A battle-axe is a common feature in the crests of individuals bearing the Irish surname Sweeney.
Motto of John Patrick Sweeney
Blazon
CLANN NA dTUA ABÚ;
Symbolism
This Irish phrase means “Clan of the battle-axe.”