Arms of John Richard Charles Sweeney
Arms of John Richard Charles Sweeney
Blazon
Or three boars passant in pale Sable between two flaunches Vert, each charged with an antique crown Or, overall a three-point label Gules;
Symbolism
Gold, green and the black boars are common features in the arms of individuals bearing the Irish surname Sweeney. The label indicates that Mr. Sweeney is his father’s heir.
Crest of John Richard Charles 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 Richard Charles Sweeney
Blazon
CLAN NA d’TUA ABU;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This Irish phrase means “Clan of the battle-axe.” It may allude to the fact that the Mac Sweeneys were part of an elite mercenary warrior family whose preferred weapon was the two-headed Lochaber axe.