Excerpt from the book HERALDRY OF THE WORLD Written and illustrated by Carl Alexander von Volborth , K.St.J., A.I.H. Copenhagen 1973 Internet version edited by Andrew Andersen, Ph.D.
	Ireland (pp. 74-75 and 191-194) The British Isles differ from other countries in that there are heraldic officers who still perform their function, and heraldic regulations which still pertain. The heraldic authorities in Great Britain and in Ireland hold the view that no coat of arms can be assumed as a matter of course; it must be assigned or be confirmed by them. Ulster King of Arms formerly had authority over the whole of Ireland. Now his jurisdiction is limited to Northern Ireland (the office being combined with that of Norroy King of Arms), while the Republic of Ireland (Eire) has its own Chief Herald of Ireland.