July 2012 - Tánaiste Launches New Website for Clans of Ireland

The Tánaiste Mr. Eamon Gilmore T.D. officially launched the new website for Clans of Ireland on Thursday 19th July at 12.30pm at Government Buildings in Dublin.

The launch was also attended by members Senator Jimmy Harte and Senator David Norris both of whom held separate meetings with the board of Clans of Ireland at Leinster House, prior to the launch of the website at Government Buildings.

Speaking at the launch Chair of Clans of Ireland Dr. Michael J.S. Egan said “the internet is full of commercial sites that offer to connect members of the diaspora with their Irish Clan but fail to provide any authentic experience or follow through”… “The new website has been designed to make authentic information about Irish Clans and historical families more accessible and to assist those seeking to participate in The Gathering 2013 to contact a genuine Clan organisation”.

Anyone seeking to participate in The Gathering 2013 will be able to access information about their relevant clan gatherings through the Register of Clans which is authenticated and published on the website by Clans of Ireland. The number of Clan organisations is continuing to grow and Clans of Ireland ensures that these are authenticated according to historical and cultural standards.