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Sligo Field Club Summer Conference
The 4th Sligo
Field Club Summer Conference will take place from 11-13 May 2012.
This years conference is focusing on 400 years of the Borough or City of
Sligo and will take place
at the Glasshouse Hotel. Enquiries to peobrien@gmail.com
UN Recognition
The United Nations has extended
recognition to Clans of Ireland as a civil society non governmental
organisation.
This means that Clans of Ireland has been recognised by the UN as the
representative authority for Irish Clans.
Government Minister to Confer Order of Clans of Ireland
The Minister for
Trade, Tourism and Transport will confer the Order of Clans of Ireland
on 4 individuals at a special ceremony at the Mansion House on Saturday
28th April 2012. The Minister has agreed to stand in for the Patron of
Clans of Ireland President Higgins who was not available to attend the
ceremony this year. Those chosen to receive the Order of Clans of
Ireland were nominated by their Clans as an acknowledgement of their
outstanding contributions to Irish heritage and culture.
"Royal Harpist" to Play at Clans of Ireland Conferring
Clans of Ireland is delighted to announce that harpist Áine Ní Dhubhghaill has agreed to perform at the conferring of the Clans of Ireland Order of Merit in the Mansion House, Dublin on the 28th April. Áine is from Dublin and was immersed in Irish traditional music from an early age. She has had numerous performances at harp festivals and concerts around the world including the US, Hungary, the Netherlands, Brittany, Wales, Scotland, England, Germany and Vietnam. She has premiered compositions by one of Scotland’s foremost harper composers, Savourna Stevenson and Dr Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin. Her recordings include several film scores and CDs and a feature on renowned Irish broadcaster Ciarán MacMathúna's RTÉ’s "A Touch of the Master's Hand" and the recently released RTÉ CD “ Masters of the Irish Harp”. As a Concert Harpist, Áine has played with orchestras and ensembles including the RTÉCO and the RTÉNSO. She teaches harp at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and has been a committee member of Cairde na Cruite for many years. Áine is co-editor of Rogha na gCruitirí, Harpers’ Choice – 100 traditional tunes for Irish harp, published by Cairde na Cruite in 2010 to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. In May 2011 she was chosen by President McAleese to play for Queen Elizabeth II when she visited Áras an Uachataráin.
Dr. Don Ramon, The
O'Dogherty,
Chief of
the Name,
Lord of Inishowen.
(1919-2012).
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.
Chief Herald of Ireland to Join
Forum
The Chief Herald of Ireland Ms. Colette O'Flaherty
will participate in the Forum on the Future of Irish Clans which will be
held
at the Mansion House in Dublin on the 27th April 2012. The Forum is being
organised by the board of Clans of Ireland to consider
Irish Clans, Past, Present and Future. As well as the Chief Herald the
Forum will be attended by other guests including, Dr. Nollaig Ó MUraille (NUIG),
Dr. Catherine Simms (TCD), Patrick Guinness (DNA Expert), members of the
Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains, and members of the board
of Clans of Ireland. The Forum is part of an ongoing process of
consultation to develop a strategic vision for Clans of Ireland.
New Codes for Members Section
The annual roll over of registrations is almost
complete with the publication of the 2012 Register of Irish Clans. All
Clans listed on the Register have now been issued with codes to access the
Members Only section of this website.
Royal Patron for Mac Clafferty of Ulster Clan.
Further details: http://www.mcclafferty.webs.com/
O'Brien Clan Raising a Monument to Brian Boru
The O'Brien Clan are working to mark the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf with a number of events in 2014. One of their main goals for the annivesary will be to erect a statue of Brian Boru who was the Irish king who ended the domination of the High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill, made himself King of Munster and subjugated Leinster, making himself ruler of the south of Ireland. He is the founder of the O’Brien dynasty and symbolic leader of the led the Irish legions at the Battle of Clontarf. Further information is available from www.obrienclan.com
St.
Patrick's
Day - Order of Merit Announced
The Council of the Order of Clans of Ireland announces the names of the individuals to be honoured in 2012. Having been nominated, those who receive the award of Companion of the Order of Clans of Ireland (CIOM) were selected by the Council of the Order based on their contributions to Irish Clans, Culture and Heritage. The Order will be conferred on these individuals at ceremonies in Ireland, the USA and Thailand over the coming months. Please visit our Order of Merit section to find out more.
Bealtaine Festival 2012
Bealtaine, the national festival celebrating creativity as we age, is coordinated by Age & Opportunity and includes events organised by hundreds of partner organisations Bealtaine 2012 1 to 31 May – all over Ireland.
Annual General Meeting 2012
Photo: © Dublin City Council
The 2012 Annual General Meeting of Clans will take place on Saturday 28th April in the Oak Room at the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2. We are grateful to the Lord Mayor of Dublin for inviting us again to hold the AGM and conferring of the Order of Clans of Ireland at his official residence. Further details will be issued in early 2012 but in the meantime put the date in your diaries.
Adrian Gallagher, Ceannaire Clan Gallagher with Leo Varadkar, Minister for Tourism, Transport and Sport at the Colmcille School in Gartan, Co. Donegal on Sunday 26 February.
New Irish American Museum to Open in USA
For the past two years a group of Irish Americans led by Connecticut businessman Carl Shanahan has been working to create a national museum in Washington, D.C., to honour Ireland’s legacy in America. The goal of the Irish American Museum of Washington, D.C., is to become a major cultural institution that will bring Irish-American history to life for visitors of all ages, from all ethnic, racial, and cultural back- grounds. The museum will initially be housed in temporary gallery space; ultimately, the plan is for a prestigious establishment that will provide future generations of Irish-Americans a sense of their history. Further details are available from http://www.irishamericanmuseumdc.org/
Clans of Ireland Congratulates New President
Photo: © Áras an UachtaráinThe Cathoirleach of Clans of Ireland, Ms. Norah Hickey Keohane has written to Mr. Michael D. Higgins to congratulate him on his election as 9th President of Ireland. Having achieved a massive vote from over one million people Mr. Higgins was inaugurated at a special ceremony in Dublin Castle on 11 November. In his inaugural address President Higgins said that he will seek to achieve an inclusive society in Ireland where every citizen participates and everyone is treated with respect. President Higgins' family hail from Limerick and he is a member of the O'Higgins Clan Society.
Order of Merit
Photo: © Clans of Ireland.
The board of Clans of Ireland invite nominations for the Order of Merit from Clans that have been registered for 3 consecutive years or more. All nominations will be considered by the Council of the Order of Clans of Ireland and will be presented at the AGM in April 2012. Please note that Clans who successfully nominate an individual to the Order of Clans of Ireland will be expected to cover the cost of the insignia awarded to the individual. The deadline for receipt of nominations is 31 December 2011. Nomination forms are available in the members section of the website www.clansofireland.ie
McGillycuddy's Exhortation for Ireland
Photo: © The McGillycuddy of the Reeks.
The McGillycuddy of the Reeks, Chief of the Name, continues to call on all clan leaders to use their clan organisation to aid economic recovery in Ireland by promoting Irish goods for sale around the world. A simple request to a local supermarket anywhere in the world can result in increased sales of Irish goods and a financial benefit to Ireland. You may seek advice on how to contact Irish export companies through your local Irish Embassy or Consulate.
2012 Festival and Events Initiative
A new grant is available from Fáilte Ireland to support organisations who bring people together for festivals and events that include an overnight stay at the location where the festival or event takes place. Many Irish Clans might qualify for this grant if they are holding a gathering in Ireland in 2012. Further details are available from Fáilte Ireland.
Clan Gatherings 2012-2014
Photo: Courtesy of the O’Dea Clan
Several Irish Clans have announced plans to hold in Ireland and oversees between 2012-2014. Information about these clan gatherings is available on our Gatherings page.
Irish Genealogical Records
Photo: © Minister Jimmy Deenihan
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Mr. Jimmy Deenihan has launched further Roman Catholic records of Baptism, Marriage and Burial for County Cork and Dublin City. These historical records are now searchable on the Irish Genealogy website.
Vanishing Ireland
Photo: © Turtle Bunbury and James Fennell.
'Recollections of Our Changing Times', the third volume of the acclaimed 'Vanishing Ireland' series by Turtle Bunbury & photographer James Fennell was launched in October with two well-attended events at the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin and the Hunt Museum, Limerick City where legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh gave a most eloquent speech. The two previous volumes were short-listed for the Irish Published Book of the Year at the 2007 and 2010 Irish Book Awards respectively. The project is a collaboration between Turtle and James and accounts for nearly 200 insightful & poignant portrait interviews with the unsung elders of Irish society. Further details available from Turtle Bunbury.
President Obama Thanks Genealogists
Photo: © The White House.
During his recent visit to Ireland President Obama expressed his gratitude to the research staff at Eneclann who were responsible for tracing his Irish ancestry. Although people may think of Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy as more obviously Irish Americans, President Obama's Irish roots can be traced back further than either of these two previous US Presidents.
Chief of Name Welcomes President Higgins to Remembrance Service
Photo: © Royal British Legion, Limerick Branch.
The O'Morchoe of Oulartleigh, Chief of the Name and the Murphy Sept of Leinster was on duty on Sunday 13 November when in his capacity as President of the British Legion Ireland he welcomed President Higgins and his wife Sabina to St. Patrick's Cathedral. The President and The O'Morhcoe led the congregation at the National Remembrance Service which is held annually in Dublin.
Renewal of Registration© Clans of Ireland.
Registration for 2012 is now possible online and should be completed before 31 January 2012 . You can renew your registration on our website and send the annual registration fee of 30 euro directly to: The Registrar, Clans of Ireland, 3 Cherry Park, Newcastle, Galway, Ireland. Email: mogor@clansofireland.ie
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