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Festival of Samhain 2023 – Letter from An Cathaoirleach
Festival of Samhain 2023 – Letter from An Cathaoirleach In this season, as we move from Autumn to Winter, our ancestors celebrated the festival of Samhain. With its many traditions marking the move from the plentiful harvest to the dark days of winter, this turning of the year, now more familiar to many as Halloween, […]
11 August 2023 – Decolonising an Irish Surname by Working the Hyphen of Gene-Ealogy
11 August 2023 – Decolonising an Irish Surname by Working the Hyphen of Gene-Ealogy A very insightful article by Esther Fitzpatrick and Mike Fitzpatrick just published in the journal Genealogy 2023, 7(3), 58Abstract:The surname Fitzpatrick is readily identified as Irish. Until recently, the traditional Fitzpatrick surname narrative was of a medieval super-progenitor named Giolla Phádraig. […]
21 July 2023 – Summer Letter to Members from the Cathaoirleach
21 July 2023 – Summer Letter to Members from the Cathaoirleach The summer letter from the Cathaoirleach to member clans of Clans of Ireland can be found at the link below: Letter to Members from the Cathaoirleach Summer July 2023
15 July 2023 – Seán Alexander McGrath reappointed to the Board of Finte na hÉireann – Clans of Ireland
15 July 2023 – Seán Alexander McGrath reappointed to the Board of Finte na hÉireann. Having previously served as an active Director on he Board of Clans of Ireland between 2020 – 2023, we are pleased to announce the reappointment of Seán Alexander McGrath as a Director of Finte na hÉireann – Clans of Ireland. […]
11 July 2023 – The Death of The O’Donnell of Tirconnell, An tAthair Aodh Ua Domhnaill
11 July 2023 – The Death of The O’Donnell of Tirconnell, An tAthair Aodh Ua Domhnaill. The death has occurred of The O’Donnell of Tirconnell, An tAthair Aodh Ua Domhnaill, (Fr Hugh O’Donnell O.F.M.) aged 83 years. Fr O’Donnell, as The O’Donnell, was a recognised member of the Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains. […]
7 July 2023 – Announcement: 2024 Clans of Ireland Cultural Summit & AGM
The 2024 Cultural Summit & AGM is scheduled for 12 & 13 April 2024. The proposed theme is “The historic building / monuments / sites associated with Ireland’s clans”. Stay in touch with our Facebook page for all upcoming events.
3 June 2023 – Obituary: Conor, The O’Brien
Obituary – Conor, The O’Brien Conor, The O’Brien, who has died in his eightieth year was 32nd direct male descendent of Brian Boroimhe (Boru). Conor was, above all other titles, hereditary chief of the O’Brien clan, but generally referred to by his courtesy title, Lord Inchiquin. The O’Briens remained unambiguously one of the royal families […]
17 March 2023 – The Feast of St. Patrick: Order of Merit Recipient Announced
The Feast of St. Patrick, 17 March 2023 – Order of Merit Recipient Announced The Council of the Order of Merit is pleased to confer the appointment as a Companion of the Clans of Ireland Order of Merit upon Mr. Tim Crowley CIOM. Tim is a worthy recipient due to his passionate involvement in the […]
1 February 2023 – Spring Message from An Cathaoirleach
Spring Message from An CathaoirleachFebruary 2023 Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde ort. Today, the 1st of February, marks the ancient Gaelic festival of Imbolc, as well as being the feast of Naomh Bríd (Saint Brigid), the matron saint of Ireland. Many people in Ireland are visiting the many holy wells around the country. Some continue the custom of attaching pieces of […]