In Irish Sheehan means means peace. How appropriate that

[Cleita]

it is her name.

The name Sheehan in Ireland is derived from the Gaelic O'Siodhachain Sept who were based in Limerick. This name, together with the variant Sheahan, rank among the eighty most frequently found names in the country. It is in Counties Limerick and Cork that the majority of descendants can still be found.

http://www.irishsurnames.com

Also, it’s my late husband’s surname and mine too by marriage. He was born in Limerick, Ireland. He always told me it meant peace as evidenced by the coat of arms with the dove in the middle.



Mods, the website said it was okay to use the image for non-commercial use even though it's copyrighted, so I hope it's okay.

[bryant69]

1. That's pretty cool

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[jean]

2. it'd be nice to have that crest as an avatar - anyone?

[Cleita]

5. Don't know if there might be a copyright infringement with

this particular image. However, I'm sure there are other versions around.

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Ah.. I love spiritual symmetry and Karma :^D

[Iris]

4. Do you think the religious right will see this as a sign from God?

I don't either.

But we can.

[shaniqua6392]

6. very appropriate

when it comes to Cindy who is advocating peace.

[merh]

7. Wow, that is so appropriate, isn't it.

I wonder what the news in Ireland has been like regarding Cindy Sheehan.

Thanks for sharing the info! :hug:

[DoYouEverWonder]

8. Just change the sprig of leaves in the doves beak

to some yellow roses and it would be individualized for Cindy.

Edit: BTW Coats of Arms are for individuals, not families. Usually, your personal coat of arms is combination of your mother and father and their coats of arms. So it is okay to change and adapt a coat of arms as long as it's within certain rules.

[Cleita]

9. I believe the sprig is an olive branch, also a symbol of peace.

The roses sound like a nice touch though.

[Cleita]

10. Kick

For those who might be interested in trivia.