REGISTRATION - CLÁRÚCHÁIN

 

Ballraíocht na Finte ~ Membership of an Irish Clan
Membership of an Irish Clan or Family is something that an individual possesses as a right of his/her heritage. If you wish to register with your Irish Clan please consult the Register of Clans and contact your Clan directly.


Clárúcháin Finte na hÉireann ~ Registration with Clans of Ireland

Finte na hÉireann ~ Clans of Ireland is an independent authority established to maintain the Register of Clans. An Irish Clan or Family may be admitted to the Register of Clans if the surname is either authoritatively documented as being of Irish origin, or has a documented presence in Ireland prior to the Great Famine (1845-1862). Clans of Ireland seeks to maintain historical standards, and reserves the right to decline an application if eligibility cannot be established beyond reasonable doubt.


It is often the case that several unrelated families or septs of the same surname developed independently in different parts of the country. An Irish Clan may be registered for one, some or all of these septs. However, in view of the practical difficulties in identifying the precise sept of descent, such applicants are advised to include all of the septs of the same surname. Differentiation may be achieved by means of special interest groups within the larger organisation.


 The names and addresses of at least six adult members bearing the surname of the clan are required if the clan is to be admitted to the Register of Clans. The applicant will be recorded as a Registered Applicant until this condition can be fulfilled. If you would like to register a clan or to start a clan society please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to advise and support you in this regard.

 

 

Registration of your Clan:

We have an online procedure for registration or renewal of clans membership of Clans of Ireland.  Accessing the link here will take you to the Online Registration Form; which should be completed in full. Certain fields are mandatory and the form cannot be submitted until these are completed. Once the form is successfully completed, you will receive two confirming emails; one confirming your application/renewal; and another from our Clans Registrar, who will confirm arrangements for payment of the annual subscription.

 

Please note: Clan subscriptions are due by January 31st, 2012.

 

Should you wish to to pay by cheque or bank draft, please remit to Clans of Ireland, 3 Cherry Park, Newcastle, Galway, Ireland.

If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, our Clans Registrar will provide the necessary details.

Should you require any assistance, you may email our registrar here:

 

Access the Online Registration form here: 

 

 

Ceann Fine ~ Chief of the Clan

Clans of Ireland respects the right of each Irish Clan or family to designate and acclaim one of their own to become “Ceann Fine” or "Chief of Clan" and the individual acclaimed as Ceann Fine by any clan shall be recognised as their senior representative. Several Irish Clans acclaim hereditary “Chiefs of the Name” some of whom may be members of Buanchomhairle Thaoisigh Éireann or the Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains. Others acclaim claimants from within their clan with a substantial claim to be Ceann Fine, while others again elect a member for a period of time who will act as titular head of the clan or family. Some families also acclaim the head of a particular senior family from within the clan.

 

For information on hereditary “Chiefs of the Name” please contact The O’Morchoe at omorchoe1@ireland.com  otherwise please feel free to contact Finte na hÉireann for advise on the designation of clan officers.  

 

Charitable Status

Your clan can use Clans of Ireland charitable status to collect funds and accept donations for educational and cultural purposes without creating a tax liability. Those clans who wish to use Clans of Ireland charitable status number CHY 11585 must have their main office in Ireland and will be obliged to maintain accounts for inspection by the board of Clans of Ireland as requested. If you wish to use Clans of Ireland charitable status number please ensure to complete the required form:

 

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