Flag of Mide

Flag of Mide

The flag and arms of the medieval Irish province of Mide (Meath) consist of a monarch seated on a throne. cite web |url=http://www.nli.ie/GetAttachment.aspx?id=72fd744a-aced-43b4-a63b-b64be7b272ec |publisher=National Library of Ireland |date=2007-04-18 |accessdate=2008-03-17 |title=Heraldry in Ireland |page=p.3 |format=PDF |first=Eoin |last=Carragin ]

The arms reflect the fact that Tara, seat of the legendary High King of Ireland, was in Mide. The symbolism is derived from iconography rather than classical heraldry. Medieval royal seals portrayed a majesty on the obverse and the arms of the sovereign on the reverse. The sceptre represented power and the outstretched right hand justice; both of which were royal prerogatives.

The arms of Mide were apparently used at one time as the arms of Ireland, i.e. a majesty on a sable background, the provincial arms being displayed on an azure field.

The arms are still used by the Meath GAA, but the Meath county council has adopted a new design. [cite web |url=http://www.heraldry.ws/regional/index.html |title=Irish Civic & Regional Coats of Arms |date= |accessdate=2008-03-17 |publisher=heraldry.ws ]

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