Clan Events

1954

The first Clan Gathering held as part of ‘An Tostal’ celebrations took place at various venues around the county during Easter Week of 1954. The photo shows An Dálach(The O’Donnell) John O’Donel(3rd from left) being escorted across Ballyshannon Bridge into Tír Chonaill. To his left is Count Gabrial O’Donnel of Austria.(Full report in Ó Domhnaill Abú No. 18).

1980                      

Leopoldo O’Donnell, Duke de Tetuan, carrying a wreath, and his son Hugh, Count de Lucena, bearing the O’Donnell standard, are led by a piper, Vincent O’Donnell, to the pier at Rathmullan where the wreath was laid on the water in memory of those who sailed from there on the ‘Flight of the Earls‘ Sept.1607.          

1982 

The ’82 Gathering, like the previous one, was held in Donegal Town in late Sept. and organised by a local committee to extend the holiday season. Hugh, Count de Lucena attended. Here   a group visit the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh

1989

The first Gathering organised entirely by the newly-formed O’Donnell Clan Association, it was centered around the Rock of Doon, ancient home of the clan. Present were Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill of the Larkfield Branch, Count Hugh of Spain and Count Gabrial of Austria, also Spanish and Austrian ambassadors. Here, O’Donnell Abu is sung after Mass at Doon Well.(Ó Domhnaill Abú No. 12)

1992

This one, like the one before, held in June enjoyed glorious weather. Again, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, sister of our Chief, was present. Based in Donegal town, it also was organised by the Clan Association.  Photo: Farewell banquet in Central Hotel.   (Full report in Ó Domhnaill Abú No. 19)

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