Forrestal (surname)

Forrestal or Forristal (Irish: Ó Fuireastal), is an ancient Irish surname from the southeast of Ireland, and still exists today primarily in the counties of Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford.

The Forrestal Irish Coat of Arms

Alternate spellings

The name has been spelled in many different forms, all of which are related to the same family including; Forristal, Forrestal, Forristal, Forestal, Forrestall, Foristal, and in medieval times, Forstall (a name still used in present-day Louisiana). Forestell is a variation found in Canada. Also, in Gaelic Irish as Ó Fuireastal (pronounced Furristhawl), Mac Fuireastal, Mac Coillte, Ó Coillte, and Mac An Choill.[1]

History and ancestry

The Forristals were rooted in Glenmore parish, County Kilkenny, where they held several castles, some of which were located at Forristalstown, Carrickcloney and Mullenahone.[2]

Celtic high crosses near Forristalstown in Glenmore Parish, Co. Kilkenny, where the Forrestal family originates.

The family is listed in the medieval records of Kilkenny, Wexford, and Waterford. They are shown aligning themselves through marriage with the Catholic nobility of Ireland thru marriage alliances with the FitzGeralds, Aylwards, Cantwells, O'Bolgers, Butlers of Ormond and O'Kennedys, which through these marriages they share common ancestors and bloodlines. [3] Many of the modern day Forrestals descend from these noble unions.

The family motto, "In corda inimicorum regis", is likely taken from the Latin Vulgate's rendering of Psalm 45:5, and means "in the hearts of the king's enemies." In modern translation, the full verse is: "Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet" (New International Version).[4]

People

James Forrestal, (1892–1949), First United States Secretary of Defense
Michael Forrestal, one of the leading aides to McGeorge Bundy, the national security adviser of President John F. Kennedy
Laurence Forristal, (1931-2018) Irish Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Ossory from 1981 to 2007.
Desmond Forristal, Irish priest, writer and filmmaker.
Scott Forstall, American software engineer, best known for leading the original software development team for the iPhone and iPad.
Edmund J. Forstall, developer of the Forstall System in 1842 in Louisiana
Michael Forrestall, Canadian Senator & Member of Parliament
Roger Forstall Sweetman, Irish born Newfoundland Politician

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References

"Forrestal households in mid-19th century Ireland". Retrieved 1 May 2016.
"The Forrestall Family Early Documented History". Retrieved 5 May 2016.
Memorials of The Forstall Family. Genealogical Office, Dublin, Ireland: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. 26 November 1999. pp. 439–444.
https://biblehub.com/vul/psalms/45.htm

External Links

Forrestal History: Resource Dedicated to the History of the Forrestal Family

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[1] "Forrestal households in mid-19th century Ireland". Retrieved 1 May 2016.

[2] "The Forrestall Family Early Documented History". Retrieved 5 May 2016.

[3] Memorials of The Forstall Family. Genealogical Office, Dublin, Ireland: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. 26 November 1999. pp. 439–444.

[4] ttps://biblehub.com/vul/psalms/45.htm