Armorial Bearings for Magherafelt District Council

Armorial Bearings for Magherafelt District Council were designed by Lancaster Herald of Arms and the grant to the Council was made by Letters patent, dated 8th April 1982

The Arms - The shield is divided by way of dancette, and the chief point depicts three Church Spires associated with the town of Magherafelt and in the base a Church bell proper.

The Crest - For the crest upon a helm with a red and gold Wreath on a grassy mount or plough proper between two gold Sheaves of Corn representing the District's link with agriculture.

The Supporters - On the dexter (left side) a Roan Full Faced Horse and on the sinister (right side) a Full Faced Elk, both adorned around the neck with a Moral Crown and holding a spray of three Flax Flowers denoting the association with the local linen industry.

The Motto - "Fide Et Opera" - With Faithfulness and Service