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CUMANN CHLANN DISEART Ó DEÁGHAIDH

O'Dea Clan members from throughout the world gathered at Dysert O'Dea in 1990 for the first time since the Flight of the Wild Geese in 1691. Meeting in nearby Ennis, these Clan representatives formed the Dysert O'Dea Clan Association (as Gaélige: Cumann Chlann Díseart Ó Déaghaidh) to facilitate and encourage exchange between Clan members and to promote research into the history and genealogy of the O'Dea Clan.
The renascent Clan elected John B. O'Day of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin,  owner and restorer of Dysert O'Dea Castle, as first Taoiseach (Chieftain) of the Association.  Jack headed the Clan for two terms and is now Hereditary Chieftain of the O'Deas.
 Dick Cronin & Jack O'Day
"Rísteárd Ua Cronín, Historian of the O'Dea Clan, presents the Certificate of Authority to Mr. John B. O'Day, Junior, who was the first O'Dea Chieftain elected since the 17th century by members of the clan from all over the world."   ( Photo and caption from The Clare Champion, July 13, 1990.)

Michael O'Dea of Dublin was chosen as Chieftain Elect (Tanaiste) in 1993 and served as Chieftain from 1996-1999. Other recent  past Chieftains are Bill O'Day of Wisconsin (1999-2002) and Anderson O'Day from South Carolina (2002 to 2005).  Sue Poole of South Australia, the current Taoiseach, was installed at Dysert O'Dea during the Clan Gathering of 2005. Sue is the first woman and first Australian to head an Irish Clan.  Tanaiste John B. O'Day III will assume the leadership in July 2008.

Sue Poole
Sue Poole, O'Dea Clan Taoiseach (Chieftain)

Read about Sue's installation as Chieftain in The Clare Champion

Keep up with all the O'Dea news and coming attractions by joining the Dysert O'Dea Clan Association.  As part of your membership, you will receive the O'Dea Clan Newsletter twice a year.

Read a recent O'Dea Clan Newsletter

Members of the Dysert O'Dea Clan Association also receive complementary entrance to Dysert O'Dea Castle and museum, and a reduced registration fee for O'Dea Clan Gatherings. This is a great way to meet relatives, explore your genealogy, and join other O'Deas from around the world in celebrating their Irish heritage. Dues are payable for a three year term, from one triennial Clan Gathering to the next.
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The Seventh International O'Dea Clan Gathering will be held July 4-7, 2008.


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