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The shield is specifically designed to convey the effect of both the flat and craggy landscape of the County. The six compartments into which the shield is divided are intended to represent the six ancient areas - Dal gCais, Clann Cuilean, Ui Caisin, Corcumrua, Corca Baiscinn and Ui Breacain, that comprise the present day county. (a) The rose motif, which has been abstracted from the shield of the old diocese of Kilfenora is designed to typify the Burren. <br/> | The shield is specifically designed to convey the effect of both the flat and craggy landscape of the County. The six compartments into which the shield is divided are intended to represent the six ancient areas - Dal gCais, Clann Cuilean, Ui Caisin, Corcumrua, Corca Baiscinn and Ui Breacain, that comprise the present day county. (a) The rose motif, which has been abstracted from the shield of the old diocese of Kilfenora is designed to typify the Burren. <br/> | ||
(b) The tau cross (Kilnaboy) has been chosen to represent the rich heritage of antiquity for which the County is noted. <br/> | (b) The tau cross (Kilnaboy) has been chosen to represent the rich heritage of antiquity for which the County is noted. <br/> | ||
(c) The antique Irish Crown symbolises the ancient Kingdom of Thomond, which comprehended most of the present County <br/> | |||
(d) The pile reversed fleuried at the point is suggestive of aircraft lift-off over the Shannon River, thereby symbolising Shannon International Airport. | (d) The pile reversed fleuried at the point is suggestive of aircraft lift-off over the Shannon River, thereby symbolising Shannon International Airport. | ||
(e) The stag's head is intended to commemorate the many Clare families whose shields and crests bear this motif viz., Meehan, Curtin, Cullinane, Hehir, O'Connor, O'Connell and many more. <br/> | (e) The stag's head is intended to commemorate the many Clare families whose shields and crests bear this motif viz., Meehan, Curtin, Cullinane, Hehir, O'Connor, O'Connell and many more. <br/> | ||