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Clan Ó Comáin · Newhall House, County Clare

Join the revival of an ancient Gaelic clan.

Your membership directly funds the clan's revival — the summer festivals at Newhall, the preservation of one of Ireland's oldest Gaelic lineages, academic and heritage research, and the books and publications that will bring the ancient Irish Gaelic story to new generations.

This is not a subscription. It is an act of cultural stewardship — a commitment to keep alive something ancient and irreplaceable that was almost lost to history.

Recognised by Clans of Ireland · Under the patronage of the President of Ireland · Newhall House, County Clare
What your membership funds
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Summer festivals
Annual gatherings at Newhall Estate and Cahercommane in the Burren — open to all members
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Publications & books
Books and publications bringing the ancient Irish Gaelic story — and this clan's place in it — to new readers worldwide
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Genealogical research
Ongoing scholarly research into the clan's pedigree, DNA and primary sources
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Cahercommane
Preservation and promotion of the clan's ancestral capital in the Burren of County Clare
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Killone Abbey
Restoring Killone Abbey — the clan's sacred 12th-century site at Newhall — to the people of Ireland and its diaspora
Membership for
 
Family covers 2 adults & all children under 18 — one certificate, one clan family
Clan Member
€49
€79
per year
 
Family membership · 2 adults + children
For all who love Ireland and wish to belong to a living Gaelic clan. The foundation of the revival.
  • ✦Digital certificate of membership — downloadable and printable
  • ✦Chief-approved use of the clan crest on personal items and stationery
  • ✦Chief-approved use of the official clan tartan — for black tie dinner trousers, ladies' shawls, accessories and ceremonial dress
  • ✦Priority booking for summer festivals at Newhall Estate and Cahercommane
  • ✦Your name entered in the Register of Clan Ó Comáin Members
  • ✦Clan newsletter — heritage research, events and news from Ireland
Join as Individual Join as Family — €79
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Guardian of the Clan
€150
€220
per year
 
Family membership · 2 adults + children
For those who want to be genuinely part of the revival — not just receive it. The most complete clan experience.
  • ✦Everything in Clan Member
  • ✦Physical certificate signed by Fergus Kinfauns, The Commane — posted to your home
  • ✦Name listed publicly on the Guardians of Clan Ó Comáin page — a permanent record of the revival
  • ✦Personal letter of thanks from the Chief, written on clan headed stationery
  • ✦Invitation to the private annual Guardians dinner at Newhall House — with the Chief and Privy Council. Numbers strictly limited.
  • ✦First right of refusal on open Privy Council positions as they arise
Join as Individual Join as Family — €220
Steward of the Clan
€350
€480
per year
 
Family membership · 2 adults + children
The highest annual commitment — for those who wish to be counted among the great benefactors of the clan's revival.
  • ✦Everything in Guardian of the Clan
  • ✦Invitation to the private annual Guardians dinner at Newhall House — with the Chief and Privy Council. Numbers strictly limited.
  • ✦Name inscribed on the Clan Roll of Honour — displayed permanently at Newhall House
  • ✦Dedicated acknowledgement on the clan website with your story, connection and location
  • ✦Private call with the Chief — your heritage, your connection, your questions answered personally
  • ✦Input into clan decisions via an annual Stewards advisory
Join as Individual Join as Family — €480

Payment processed securely via Stripe. Annual memberships renew each year — cancel anytime.

A permanent commitment

Life Membership

For those who wish to be part of Clan Ó Comáin not just for a year, but forever. A single investment that outlasts you — carrying your name into the clan's history.

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Everything in Guardian of the Clan — for life, with no annual renewal
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Name engraved on the Clan Roll of Honour at Newhall House — a permanent physical record in the clan seat
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Clan heirloom pack — physical certificate, clan crest print, and personal welcome letter from the Chief, presented as a keepsake set
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The knowledge that your name will remain in the Register of Clan Ó Comáin long after you — a gift to your children and grandchildren
Life Membership
€750
€1,100
One-time payment · No renewal · For life
Family membership — €1,100 →
Family rate — 2 adults + children, joint Roll of Honour
Join as Individual — €750

"A name entered in the Register of Clan Ó Comáin is a name entered in the history of Gaelic Ireland."

Fergus Kinfauns, The Commane — Chief of Ó Comáin
Fergus Kinfauns, The Commane — Chief of Ó Comáin · Killone Abbey, County Clare
A word from the Chief

"The clan was nearly lost to history — dispersed by conquest, famine and the long silence of the Penal years. Every member who joins today is an act of defiance against that erasure. You are not subscribing to a service. You are answering a call that has waited a very long time."

Fergus Kinfauns, The Commane
Chief of Ó Comáin · Newhall House, County Clare
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Common questions

Everything you need to know

Do I need to have an Irish surname to join?
No. Clan Ó Comáin is open to all who love Ireland and its ancient Gaelic culture — whatever name you carry. In Brehon law, clans always admitted members through shared values and commitment, not bloodline alone.
What does the physical certificate look like?
The certificate is a formal document on high-quality stock, bearing the clan crest and signed by Fergus Kinfauns, The Commane — Chief of Ó Comáin. It is a keepsake document designed to be framed and displayed.
When are the summer festivals at Newhall?
Dates are announced to registered members first, ahead of any public announcement. Festivals take place at Newhall Estate and Cahercommane in the Burren — the clan's ancestral capital in County Clare.
What does family membership cover?
Family membership covers two named adults and all children under 18. Both adults are named on the certificate and the clan register. Children are included automatically and inherit the family's membership status.
Can I upgrade my membership tier later?
Yes. You can move to a higher tier at any time — simply apply again and the difference will be calculated. Life membership can be applied for at any point by existing annual members.
What is the Guardians dinner at Newhall?
An exclusive annual dinner for Steward members at Newhall House — the seat of the Chief. Held in the estate with the Chief and members of the Privy Council. Numbers are strictly limited by the capacity of the house.
Is payment secure?
Payment is processed via Stripe — the industry standard for secure online payments, used by millions of organisations worldwide. Your card details are never stored by the clan.
What if I want to cancel?
Annual memberships can be cancelled at any time before renewal. There are no penalties and no questions asked. Life memberships are non-refundable by their nature — they are a permanent commitment.
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