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Brian Ahearne |
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Gramophone Collector and Broadcaster |
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'BBC Television, BBC Radio, Independent Television and Radio, BFN, RTE' |
Coat of Arms.
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Originally, it was Ó hEachighearna, meaning lord of the house. It became O Hagerin in English, which in
time changed to Ahern or Hearne. The name is originally Dalcassian, from a sept which migrated from east Clare
to Co Cork. In the 10th century this was an important sept, whose chieftain was Mathghamhain, King of Thomond;
an elder brother of the Irish High King, Brian Boru. The territory of the King of Thomond at that time covered
Co Clare and parts of Co Limerick. Today, there is no clan chief and no family seat. However one place that has
the name and has many historical resonances is Hearn's Hotel in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
Interpretation
Gold - Generosity
Green - Hope, Loyalty
Knight's helmet - Wise defence
Stork - The symbol of vigilance.
Motto
"Per Ardua Surgo".(I rise through difficulties)