Ann O'Malley Kelly (45)

Ann Therese O'Malley Kelly (1932 - 2022) was born in Galway, the daughter of Professor C. Conor O'Malley, Kilmilkin, Maam, Co Galway and Dr Sarah Joyce, Muintir Eoin, Maam. She was educated in Bearna, Dublin and Galway, and upon leaving school, attended University College Galway. She was interested in golf, gardening, community activities and family history. Her focus as Clan Chieftain was the continued publication of the Clan Journal to act as a bonding of O'Malleys of different backgrounds and to serve as a useful record for future researchers into the future of the family. 'Memories fade, but the written word is enduring.'  Her husband was Simon Kelly, architect from Westport, Co Mayo. They had four children - Simon, ophthalmic surgeon in Manchester, Conor and Sarah, both architects working in the family practice and Cathriona, a graphic artist now living in Australia. Sarah was Chieftain of the Clan  in 2016 - 2017. Ann was elected Chieftain in 1996 and held her Rally in Galway in 1997. She also served as Guardian Chieftain from 2003 to 2009 and was a member of the O'Malley Clan Committee for many years.