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- Time to Renew - January 1, 2010!
- Next Gathering - September 11, 2010
- Report for Gathering held September 16, 2006
- Website Revamped for ease of use
- O'Nolan Book - copies still available!
Time to Renew - January 1, 2010!
Nolan Clan members are reminded that their yearly membership fee is payable on January 1, 2010. There is also still time left to submit an article or information item for the next clan newsletter which will be mailed in early March 2009 in time for St. Patrick's day.
Next Gathering - September 11, 2010
The next Nolan Clan Gathering is scheduled for the 11th of September 2010 at the Lord Bagenal Inn, leighlinbridge. Further details will be relayed to paid-up members as soon as they become available.
You can find information on past Gatherings here!
Report for Gathering held September 16, 2006
On the morning of Saturday, September 16, 2006, Gathering attendees assembled at the Mount Wolseley Hilton in county Carlow for a meet and greet opportunity after which all went to Rathwood House, near Tullow, for lunch. In the afternoon, attendees branched out in groups each according to their own preferences, including visits to local sites of personal or historical interest. In the early evening, the group reassembled at the Talbot Hotel near Carlow town for coffee, cake and general socializing. Executive members of the clan also had a chance to catch up on outstanding issues facing the clan.
After a report from the treasurer the outgoing Chief proceeded to thank all who helped with clan activities over the past two years and appointed Mary Fitzsimons (née Nolan) of Blessington, Co. Wicklow, the new Chief. Pa Nolan of Dublin was appointed Tanaiste (chief-in-waiting) and Sean and Mai Nolan of Ardattin volunteered to continue on as joint-treasurers. Roger Nowlan volunteered to continue on as Newsletter editor but relinquished his official title of secretary in favour of Eamonn Fitzsimons, the new Chief's husband, whom he felt would be in a better position to assist the Chief in her duties over the next couple of years.
After some discussion, to better serve the interests of the clan, Roger Nowlan, proposed that the current http://onolanclan.org website be phased out in favour of a "personal" website returning it to its status prior to 2004. The new website, which is now in operation, is at http://nolanfamilies.org.
Reference Website: http://nolanfamilies.org/clan/public/newsletters/TheNolan_17_excerpt.pdf
Website Revamped for ease of use
The NolanFamilies.org website has undergone a major revamping and should now be less combersome to use. In particular, access to the worldwide Nolan family stories and the Irish memorial pictures is simpler and more obvious.
O'Nolan Book - copies still available!
There are still copies of the book entitled "O'Nolan - the History of a People"; the price of this 360-page book, including shipping, is 22 Euros, $29 USD, $33 CAD or $38 AUD, depending upon your local currency. To obtain a copy of the book just make out a cheque to "Sean Nolan - Nolan Clan" for the required amount in your local currency and send it along with your request to the following address: "Sean Nolan, Ardattin, Co. Carlow, Republic of Ireland".
