1963 - 64 Matthew O'Malley (No 11)

Matthew O'Malley (1895 - 1967) was born in Cleggan, Co Galway, the son of Matthias O'Malley and Mary O'Holleran. Educated in Cleggan, he later became a well-known publican and businessman. Married to Mary Mulleague, a schoolteacher, he had three children - Patrick, Nuala and Eileen. A lover of fishing and traditional music, he was a member of the Cleggan Development Committee, the Regatta Association and for a time Secretary of the Lifeboat Committee. He was very interested in local history and attended clan rallies from the beginning, being elected Chieftain No 11 of the O'Malley Clan in 1963.