Giffin of Ulster Clan or Clann Mag Dhuibhfinn Ulaidh

11/08/2022

So where does the name Ireland come from? Well, the name evolved over many centuries from the old Irish word for a Goddess; Ériu, as she was called, has been described as the matron Goddess of ancient Irish mythology.

11/07/2022

A keen sports fan, Ronald — or Ronnie to his friends— excelled at football, playing for Northern Ireland as a schoolboy, youth and amateur before becoming semi-professional.

10/30/2022

The history of the Lambeg drum spans hundreds of years but today in Ulster there are only a small number of individuals to be found when it comes to the cons...

05/31/2022

04/12/2022

Announcement - St. Patrick's Day - 17th March 2022

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. Conor Mac Hale CIOM.

Conor, a native speaker, author and editor is passionate about the clan’s revival movement indicated by his extensive involvement with the O'Dubhda Clan, who nominated him for this honour.

Conor has written, published and contributed to a wide range of books, articles and pamphlets and has shared his expertise with ardent enthusiasm and devotion to Irish cultural matters through lectures and presentations that have contributed to the development tourism and an ever-deepening global interest in Irish history and heritage. Conor has also had a long involvement with Clans of Ireland since its inception, including a period as a member of the Board of Directors.

The Clans of Ireland Order of Merit is the highest honour that can be bestowed by Irish Clans. It is an order of merit conferred on individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to Irish culture and heritage or who have brought conspicuous honour to their Clan name.

The Order of Merit is awarded to a maximum of four persons each year, whose names are announced on St Patrick’s Day, 17th March. The conferring of awards to the new Companions of the Clans of Ireland Order of Merit will be made during the Saturday of the Annual Summit, on 9th April 2022.

Lá fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir.

04/12/2022

Live Event in Dublin

03/10/2022

https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2022/03/05/goodwill-honors-local-ceo-for-support-of-training-goals-including-career-development-programs/

The president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of San Diego County has been honored for her contributions to professional development within the organization

01/30/2022

Andrew Giffen is the new CEO of the Free Church of Scotland.

As 2022 begins, Andrew Giffen (CEO) shares our new vision for the year ahead.

01/27/2022

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10441867/amp/Jamie-Dornan-gushes-attending-premiere-new-movie-Belfast-native-Northern-Ireland.html

The 39-year-old actor gushed about attending the premiere of his new movie Belfast in his native Northern Ireland on Tuesday during a talk show visit.

01/27/2022

https://www.businessinsider.com/boris-johnson-attacks-eu-insane-northern-ireland-stance-2022-1?amp

Johnson told PMQs the EU was "insane and pettifogging" over post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland. He also said he won't be resigning.

11/18/2021

https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2021/10/mcguirewoods-nicole-giffin-clerk-western-district-north-carolina-judge-robert-conrad

Nicole Giffin, a McGuireWoods associate in Charlotte, will become a law clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina on Oct. 25, 2021. Her last day at the firm was Oct. 20.

07/12/2021

http://www.clansofireland.ie/baile/

Clans of Ireland is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Company Reg. No. 159373, and an independent, voluntary, non-profit making organization, holding charitable status, RCN 20032111.