The arms of Kevin Larkin from Ireland and Spain, designed and emblazoned by me.
Blazon: Azure, a castle triple-towered per pale Argent and Or, masoned Sable, port and windows Azure, between in chief two bars wavy Argent, in base two bars wavy Argent.
Motto: «Fortificado por el Sol».
Design rationale: The creation of these arms has been guided by Kevin Larkin’s life journey, connecting Ballinasloe, Dublin, London, and Alicante. Drawing inspiration from the heraldry of Ballinasloe, the armiger’s hometown, and Alicante, his current residence, the design reflects significant elements from both places. Ballinasloe’s arms feature a triple-towered castle, symbolizing the O Ceallaigh’s historic stronghold and the area’s legal traditions. Similarly, Alicante’s arms prominently display a triple-towered castle, making it a natural unifying element for the design. The wavy lines represent the River Suck and River Shannon in Ireland above, and the Mediterranean Sea below. Adopting a traditional Spanish style for the arms aligns with Mr. Larkin’s life in Spain, embracing its rich heraldic heritage and distinctive artistic symbolism.
