2019 Gathering (No 65)

Limerick Leader article anticipating the 2019 Gathering - and the coverage afterwards

Click on the Logo above for the Invitation to the 2019 Gathering and the Programme of Events

Chieftain Brendan O'Malley (No 64) with the youngest O'Malley at the 2019 Gathering - his granddaughter Aisling O'Malley, just 7 weeks old!

Chieftain Brendan presents the Mayor of Limerick, Councillor Tom Sheehan with a collection of books by and about O'Malleys

Recipients of the Chieftain's Awards:  Rugby legend John Hayes, whose mother is an O'Malley, for distinction in Sport, Anne Chambers, biographer of Grace O'Malley, for distinction in the Arts and Governor Martin O'Malley, American politician for distinction public life.

Chieftain Brendan with Dr Brian O'Malley from Cape Cod, MA, USA

Chieftain Brendan addressing the opening of the O'Malleys in Public Life Exhibition

Pat McCoole and Michael O'Malley at the exhibition

Governor Martin O'Malley entertaining the crowd at the Chieftain's Reception

Piper Sean O'Malley and family

Tomás Mac Conmara, who gave an excellent talk on compiling oral family history

Dr. Maurice Gleeson, who introduced us to genetic genealogy and manages the O'Malley DNA project

Incoming Chieftain, Prof Tom O'Malley (No 65) from Newport, Co Mayo, clearly looking forward to his time at the head of the Clan!

Governor Martin O'Malley, future Chieftain No 66, with Stephen Treacy of Ireland101.com, our booking system and promotional partners

The exhibition, O'Malleys in Public Life, celebrated the achievements of many O'Malleys from around the world in sport, business, engineering, politics, medicine and the arts. The pull-up exhibition panels can be viewed by clicking on the invitation image to the left. Also on display were paintings by celebrated artist, Tony O'Malley and his wife Jane O'Malley, kindly leant by their owners, and many other diverse artifacts. 

Limerick Ceramic Artists association displayed several exciting works on the theme of Granuaile. Siobhan O'Malley, sister of Chieftain Brendan, is 3rd from left.