Bit of debate on this, whether it was a Turkish Sultan or Religious Order responsible for the crest. I remember a lecture by a leading archaeologist (originally from down the road in Termonfeckin) who claimed that both are correct - and that there certainly was more international assistance for Ireland than from HQ in London. Also one of the Pipards (now commonly known as Pepper) ended up serving in Turkey and the family remained influential until the formation of the Republic.
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