In updating information for our files recently, Finte O’Broin were delighted to learn that Fine Gael Councillor Clare Byrne has been elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Clare follows in the illustrious footsteps of her mother, Fine Gael TD Catherine Byrne, who was Lord Mayor of Dublin in 2005.
We wish Clare every success in her year of office and every best wish for the future.
Irish National Heritage Week commences on Saturday August 18th and continues until the 26th.
Derek Byrne of Downes will be “manning” a stand for The Guild of One Name Studies at a genealogical function in Beaufield Mews, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin on Friday the 24th of August between 7 and 10pm.
The event is hosted by Kilmacud and Stillorgan Historical Society, entry is free and all are welcome. For more information go to www.heritageweek.ie
On the 25th of July 2012 Lt.-Col. Charles Artaud Byrne CCR visited Ballinacor estate in Wicklow where he was guided to places of personal interest by estate worker Declan Byrne. One of the most memorable moments was the visit to the Fananierin, the very spot where Fiach Mac Hugh was executed by the English in 1597.
Charles was accompanied on his visit by Derek Byrne, Edward Byrne Jnr. and Edward Byrne Snr. Together they said a prayer in silence at the place where Fiach lost his life.
Another great moment came as the party drove out of the estate when the ancient buriel site of Charles’ ancestors was pointed out to him across a field.
Following lunch, all four travelled to the graveyard of the Seven Churches in Glendalough were more relatives of Charles, the Croney Byrnes, are interred. Derek, Edward Jnr. and Edward Snr. were also able to visit the grave of one of their ancestors, Edward Byrne of Downings.
It was a very emotional day and an historic moment for Clan O’Byrne of Leinster.
Finte O’Broin and Clan O’Byrne of Leinster have been criticised recently for promoting the false use of titles. This has not been our intention and some errors of judgement are now in the process of being corrected.
We intend, however, to continue with the system of “Guardianship” of a name or family pedigree as we see the importance of this in maintaining the history, culture and identity of our noble name.
The changing nature of genealogy and fresh evidence means that guardianship may change in light of superior pedigrees.
It is our express intention to act as custodians of ancient lines of the O’Byrne so that they may be passed on to future generations.
Derek J. Byrne
President
Finte O’Broin
Ceann Fine of Clan O’Byrne of Leinster
We are pleased to announce that there will be some major changes to our website content over the coming weeks with some exciting news on projects and a new three year plan for the clan.
We hope that you will bear with us during this exciting time of change.
Should you wish to contribute to the content of the site, please forward details to Derek Byrne at derek@clanbyrne.com
Clan O’Byrne of Leinster will celebrate its first official International Clan Gathering this evening, Tuesday the 24th of July, with the launch of Volume 3 of The Byrnes and The O’Byrnes and the presentation of the Merit Order of the Raven in the presence of Lt.-Col. Charles Artaud Byrne.
We invite Byrnes all around the world to bring their families together this evening and celebrate our shared culture, history and identity wherever we are around the world.
Certavi et Vici,
Derek Byrne.
Today is National Day of Commemortion in Ireland and Clan O’Byrne of Leinster would like to pay tribute to all of those who have fought and given up their lives for Ireland and the Irish people.
Please spare a thought today for those who have paid the ultimate price throughout the ages, especially the many Byrnes who died so bravely so that we may have a life of dignity, equality and freedom.
Today, I remember my great, great, great, great uncle James Byrne who was executed with Robert Emmet in 1803 at the age of 18.
Now that we are in peace, may we never forget their bravery and their sacrafice.
Derek Byrne.
Clan O’Byrne of Leinster is pleased to announce that Clan President Derek Byrne has been invited to attend the US Independence Day celebrations by the US Ambassador on the 4th of July at the Ambassador’s residence in the Phoenix Park. Derek has also been invited, as President of the Napoleon Society of Ireland, to attend the French National Day celebrations by the French Ambassador at her residence in Ballsbridge on July 14th.
Wednesday the 13th of June marks one year since the launch of Clan O’Byrne of Leinster and Finte O’Broin.
In our first year we have secured the patronage of His Grace the Duke of Leinster, launched the Napoleon Society of Ireland, registered almost 200 new members and their families and raised just under 10,000 euro for charitable causes.
The website receives on average between 180 and 200 visits per week from all around the world and this number continues to rise steadily.
Please join us in celebrating our first official year at our clan gathering on Tuesday the 24th of July at St. Catherine’s Church on Thomas Street in Dublin at 7pm.
Derek Byrne.
Congratulations to Edward Byrne and the Byrnes of Cloncurry and Kilcock who raised 8,300 euro for MS Ireland during a three day charity walk along the Royal Canal.
The walk was organised by Edward Byrne, researcher with Clan O’Byrne of Leinster, and took place during three days over the May bank holiday. The walk started at the ancestoral family home at Railway Terrace in Monaghan where the author James Dawson-Byrne was born in 1878 and continued along the banks of the Royal Canal to the family’s current home on the Navan Road in Dublin.
A core group of eight people, including Edward, completed the 60 mile treck over the three days but hundreds of people joined in at various stages along the route.
The motivation for the walk was to raise much needed funds and raise awareness of MS, a disease which hit the family personally when Edward’s uncle Pat Byrne was diagnosed with the disease just over ten years ago.
MS Ireland were on hand at the start of the walk and met up with the family for a much needed celebrationary drink at the Brefni Inn on the Navan Road at the end.
This was a unique event which incorprated the rich history of the Byrne family and included a ceremony at the Byrne family grave in Kilcock cemetry on the Sunday afternoon marking the 100th birthday of Edward’s grandfather John Byrne who was born in April 1912.
A cheque for 8,300 euro was presented to MS Ireland today at the Brefni Inn by Edward Byrne and his family.