February 2012 - Dr. Don Ramon, The O'Dogherty, Chief of the Name, Lord of Inishowen.

Clans of Ireland was sad to hear of the recent passing of the late Dr. Ramón O'Dogherty, Chief of the Name, in Cadiz, Spain (92 years of age). Dr. O'Dogherty was a Physician in Spain where his ancestors had settled in the 17th century. He studied Medicine at the Universities of Cadiz and Madrid. He was a member of the Royal Academies of Medicine of Palma de Mallorca, of San Romualdo of Letters, Arts and Sciences and was a member of the Supreme Council of the Knights Hospitaller of St. John the Baptist in Cadiz. In 1990, Dr. O'Dogherty visit his ancient territory in Donegal where he was acclaimed at an inauguration ceremony by a gathering of over 200 members of his clan. He was also a member of the Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains. He is survived by his wife Doña Catalina Fabra, daughters Cristina and Begoña, and his Tanist Ramón who will succeed his father as Chief of the Name.