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Order of Merit
Patron: Michael
D. Higgins, President of Ireland.
Council:
Patrick Guinness
KLJ
Fergus Kavanagh of Caomhánach
Sean McClafferty CLJ KEG KMW (Acting Chancellor)
Francis M. O'Donnell KC*SG KM KCHS KCMCO
Maura O'Gara O'Riordan DMLJ (Registrar)
The Order of Clans of Ireland is the highest honour that can be bestowed by Irish Clans. It is an order of merit conferred on individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to Irish culture and heritage or who have brought conspicuous honour to their Clan.
There are no limitations on the number of people
who can be admitted to the Order of Clans of Ireland but
only 10 individuals can receive the award each year.
Nominations are submitted to Order's Council and the names
of those who are successfully chosen are announced on
the 17th March (St. Patrick's Day) each year. A conferring
ceremony is held in Dublin where those being honoured
receive their insignia. Members are appointed as Companions
of the Order of Clans of Ireland or in Irish Compánach
Fhinte na hÉireann and may use the post-nominal letters
CIOM.
Nominations are made through Clans who have been registered
for a minimum of three consecutive years with Clans of
Ireland. Further information and nomination forms are
available in the members section.
2012 Honours List
The Council of the Order of Clans of Ireland is delighted to publish the 2012 honours list which recognises outstanding achievements and service to Irish Clans, heritage and culture. The following individuals are appointed as Companions of the Order of Clans of Ireland:
Nuala Cassidy - Clan Cassidy
Vincent O'Donnell - Clan O'Donnell of Tyrconnell
Byron Egan - Clan Egan
John Gargan - Clan Geoghan
James Mulvihill - Clan Mulvihill
Nollaig Ó Muraile - National University of Ireland, Galway
The above Companions of the Clans of Ireland Order of Merit
(CIOM) will receive their insignia at ceremonies to take place
in Ireland, the USA and Thailand during 2012.
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