Armas Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath

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Is é Armas Bhaile Átha Cliath an suaitheantas a aithníonn Cathair Bhaile Átha Cliath agus tá sé á úsáid de chineál amháin nó de chineál eile le 400 bliain anuas, ar a laghad. Tá trí chaisleán atá trí thine ar sciath, a bhfuil beirt bhan ar ceachtar taobh di, ar an Armas iomlán.

One holds a scales depicting Justice (without the usual blindfold), the other a sword representing Law. Each holds an olive branch. Below the shield on a scroll is the motto of the city "Obedientia Civium Urbis Felicitas" which translates as "The Obedience of the citizens produces a happy city".

The origin of the Coat of Arms is unknown, but there are numerous theories. Three of these include:

  • The castles are watch towers outside the city walls.
  • The castle is Dublin Castle and is repeated 3 times because of the mystical significance of the number 3.
  • The castles are not castles at all, but represent 3 gates into the ancient Viking city.

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