by KathleenLyons | Oct 30, 2024 | Clan News
The year 2025 holds special significance for the O’Donovan Clan, as it marks 25 years since the Millennial Gathering of 2000. River Ilen, Skibbereen. Photo: Daniel O’Driscoll. Planning has begun for a commemorative celebration of this milestone, to be...
by KathleenLyons | Sep 23, 2024 | Resources
West Cork, the jewel of the Wild Atlantic Way, occupies the southernmost tip of Ireland. It’s replete with pristine beaches, colorful villages, artisanal food products, historical and archeological sites, and opportunities for adventure in the Real Ireland. Bridge to...
by KathleenLyons | Jul 16, 2024 | Clan News
We’re making it legal! After years of operating on an ad hoc basis, the O’Donovan family is getting organized for future success. O’Donovan Clan members will soon have the opportunity to join a formal non-profit organization that will allow us to...
by KathleenLyons | Aug 5, 2023 | O'Donovan Clan Events
The 2023 O’Donovan Clan Gathering is now history! From June 14 through 18, 2023, O’Donovans and Donovans from Ireland and the global Diaspora came together beside Bantry Bay, to celebrate our storied history and noble O’Donovan heritage. We met and mingled in pubs and...
by KathleenLyons | Jun 5, 2023 | O'Donovan Clan Events
We’ll soon be getting together in Bantry for the 2023 O’Donovan Gathering! Registration and kickoff celebrations start on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Maritime Hotel. Event plans are in place, with boat excursions, a barbecue and banquet as major...
by KathleenLyons | Mar 6, 2023 | O'Donovan Clan Events
Three months to go! Excitement is building for the 2023 Clan O’Donovan Gathering in Bantry, West Cork Ireland. Having been thwarted multiple times due to the global pandemic, O’Donovans and Donovans will be assembling soon, to share stories, learn more...
by KathleenLyons | Feb 19, 2023 | O'Donovan Clan Events
The O’Donovan with Minister Sile De Valera at the 2000 O’Donovan Clan Gathering. From 14-18 June, 2023, O’Donovans and Donovans will gather in person in West Cork to celebrate our family connections and share a pint or a pot of tea with extended...
by KathleenLyons | Jul 29, 2022 | O'Donovan Clan Events
The 2023 O’Donovan Clan Gathering dates have been set: 14-18 June 2023! As plans become solidified, we will share details, deadlines and travel options with you. Our Headquarters hotel, The Maritime in Bantry, is now taking bookings for the 2023...
by KathleenLyons | Apr 19, 2021 | Travel Tips
O’Donovan family members worldwide have been anticipating our in-person Clan Gathering, originally scheduled for June of 2020. We can only hope that with vaccination becoming widespread, our ability to move around the globe and safely engage with its citizens...
by KathleenLyons | Mar 8, 2021 | O'Donovan Clan Events
Registration is now suspended for the Worldwide O’Donovan Clan Gathering, until we have clarity on events taking place in Ireland as a result of Covid-19. We hope descendants of the noble Clan O’Donovan will eventually gather in West Cork to celebrate our...
