Members of the Dysert O’Dea Clan Association are invited to view the Job Descriptions for the Clan Officers and other Volunteers. Details are available here: Job Descriptions
Clan Tartan
Hello fellow clanspeople,
I am to attend a wedding in Scotland for a cousin in August 2024 and am wondering if we have finally agreed on a clan tartan? If you could let me know whether we have an official tartan that has been agreed it would be very much appreciated. Many thanks in advance.
Letter from An Cathaoirleach, Clans of Ireland – Summer 2023
To Members of the Dysert O’Dea Clan,
Here is the Summer Letter to members of the Clans of Ireland from An Cathaoirleach, Gearóid Ó Ceallaigh
Please click on this link to view the letter: Letter from An Cathaoirleach, Clans of Ireland – Summer 2023
Shane O’Dea Inaugurated as Taoiseach (Clan Chieftain)
At a ceremony held at the O’Dea Castle during the 11th International Clan Gathering in July 2022 in Ennis, Co. Clare, Shane O’Dea from Dublin, Ireland was inaugurated as Taoiseach (Clan Chieftain) of the Dysert O’Dea Clan. He will hold office until July 2025 when the next Clan Gathering is due to be held.
A video of the ceremony is available on the Clan YouTube channel: Shane O’Dea Inaugurated as Taoiseach
You can find a complete list of the Clan Chieftains here: Clan Chieftains
Presentation by Jane O’Brien at the 11th International Clan Gathering held in Ireland in July 2022
The Presentation by Jane O’Brien about Clans, Castles and Culture in Co. Clare can be viewed here: Clans, Castles and Culture in Co. Clare by Jane O’Brien
Kevin O’Day elected as Tanaiste (Chieftain Elect)
At the 11th International Clan Gathering held in July 2022 in Ennis, Co. Clare, Kevin O’Day of Missouri, USA was elected as Tanaiste (Chieftain Elect). He will take up the position of Taoiseach (Clan Chieftain) at the next Clan Gathering due to be held in Ennis in July 2025.
You can find a complete list of the Clan Chieftains here: Clan Chieftains
A Message from the Dysert O’Dea Castle Committee
Dear Clan Members,
Here is a message from the Dysert O’Dea Castle Committee.
“As a result of Covid 19 restrictions and a severe downturn in business, including the closing of Dysert O’Dea Castle in 2020 and 2021, free admission to the Castle for members of the O’Dea Clan Association has been withdrawn indefinitely, effective from 16 March 2021, by the Castle Committee. It is hoped that Dysert O’Dea Castle will reopen again in 2022.”
Photos from the 11th International Clan Gathering held in Ireland in July 2022
Photos from the 11th International Clan Gathering held in Ireland in July 2022 are now available: https://odeaclan.org/photos-11th-clan-gathering-in-ireland-2022/
With thanks to:
- Karen Dwyer.
- Keiren Fisher.
- Doug Van De Motter.
Videos from the 11th International Clan Gathering held in Ireland in July 2022
Videos from the 11th International Clan Gathering held in Ireland in July 2022 are now available.
Thanks to Karen Dwyer for providing these videos.
Pipers outside Old Ground – Friday 8 July 2022
Procession to Official Opening and Reception – Friday 8 July 2022 – Part 1 of 5
Procession to Official Opening and Reception – Friday 8 July 2022 – Part 2 of 5
Procession to Official Opening and Reception – Friday 8 July 2022 – Part 3 of 5
Procession to Official Opening and Reception – Friday 8 July 2022 – Part 4 of 5
Procession to Official Opening and Reception – Friday 8 July 2022 – Part 5 of 5
Inauguration of new O Dea Clan Chieftan – 9 July 2022
