Athlone Pursuivant

Athlone Pursuivant of Arms (or Athlone Pursuivant) was a junior officer of arms in Ireland, founded 1552 during the reign of Edward VI, King of England and King of Ireland, and was named for the town of Athlone, which is partly in Co. Roscommon (in the province of Connacht).

Accordingly, an officer was named for each of the four traditional provinces of Ireland.

Heraldic matters in the Republic of Ireland are now handled by the office of the Chief Herald of Ireland (a part of the Genealogical Office in the National Library).

James Joyce mentioned the office in 'Ulysses' and again in 'Finnegans Wake' as the "Athlone Poursuivant".

On the death of Burtchaell, Nevile Wilkinson suggested Thomas Sadleir to succeed the deceased.