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Henry McFadden

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Henry Report 6 Apr 2003 09:34

'The ancient armorial bearings of the O'Donnells are: Or issuing from sinister side of shield an arm dexter, sleeved azure, and cuffed argent, with hand proper grasping a passion cross gules. Tradition has it that St. Patrick upon meeting Conall Cremhthainn, an elder son of King Niall (of the Nine Hostages), impressed a cross upon his shield, with his staff (Bachall Isa) promising and predicting that such of his race as would carry that sign on their standard should never be overcome in battle, The family motto is of course 'IN HOC SIGNO VINCES' meaning 'under this sign you will conquer'. see ... http://www.howsthecraic.c0m/ODonnell.html (change '0' in c0m for 'o')