1969-70 John O'Malley (No 17)

John O'Malley (1900 - 1981) was born in Westport, the son of Thomas William O'Malley from Westport and Mary Anne Ford from Ballina, Co Mayo. The family moved to Manchester, UK, and he was educated there. He spent his career with Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI). John married Veronica Bohan and they had five children. He and his brother George were regular attenders of O'Malley Clan rallies and made many friends. John was elected Chieftain No 17 of the O'Malley Clan in 1969, following his brother George who had been Chieftain No 10.