Who can use the “Tully” Coat of Arms?
A. There is no such thing as a family “coat of arms”. “Coats of Arms” were granted to individuals. They should best be thought of as a ‘trademark’ in the modern sense. They helped differentiate members on the battlefield, ownership of property, under whose authority something was ‘signed’. The Tully’s have several grants of arms, but always to individuals. The Clan itself is in the process of applying for a Grant of Arms from the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland. Once the Clan Arms are ratified and approved, variations thereof will be granted under the heraldic practice of “assumption” by the O’Maoltuile Pursuivant to Clan Tully to Clansman who petition for arms. Such arms will indicate respective genealogy, nationality and relevant heraldic charges (symbolism) pertinent to the applicant and his / her family lineage. Such arms, badges and standards as granted will be recorded and enjoy heraldic protection as per international practice.
