Family Crest

There appears to be no record of a Coat of Arms being granted to any Divilly family member.  The crest normally used is that of the Madden family.  This probably relates to the fact that the Maddens were the chiefs of the Siol Anmchadha sept  (see Family Origins section).

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The Shield is: Sable, a falcon seizing a mallard argent.
Translation: The falcon signifies one who is eager in the Pursuit of his Objective and symbolizes a Noble and Strong Spirit in Enterprises of Honour. Sable (black) denotes Constancy and represents the planet Saturn.
The Crest is: A wolf salient gules.
The Motto is: "Christo Duce Vincamus." - "With Chirst I will conquer".

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