The name Meath derives from the Gaelic word for middle because the ancient Kingdom of Mide (Meath) was in the middle of Ireland. The Hill of Tara is in Meath and was the place where the High Kings of Ireland were crowned. The crest, showing a crowned king on a throne, would most likely indicate the position of Meath as the place from where the High Kings of Ireland ruled. Emma’s Irish ancestors had lived in Meath before emigrating to Australia. Details of the family members in Australia is contained in Isabel Murtagh’s book entitled ‘Murtagh: Co. Meath to Coleraine’.
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The name Meath derives from the Gaelic word for middle because the ancient Kingdom of Mide (Meath) was in the middle of Ireland. The Hill of Tara is in Meath and was the place where the High Kings of Ireland were crowned. The crest, showing a crowned king on a throne, would most likely indicate the position of Meath as the place from where the High Kings of Ireland ruled. Emma’s Irish ancestors had lived in Meath before emigrating to Australia. Details of the family members in Australia is contained in Isabel Murtagh’s book entitled ‘Murtagh: Co. Meath to Coleraine’.