The O’Dochartaigh
Clann Association, has been formed to enrich the lives of those wishing to learn more about their Irish heritage.
Specifically, the
Association will:
· Collect, organize, maintain, archive and share genealogical data on all individuals descending
from O’Dochartaigh families by right of birth, adoption or fosterage;
· Collect and maintain a database of information related to Clan O’Dochartaigh, Inishowen,
Donegal and Ireland
in general, including a database of members and member information;
· Maintain an Association website on which members can find and exchange information about genealogy,
Irish culture, Irish history and other related topics;
· Publish an Association newsletter on at least a semi-annual basis;
· Assist, where possible, in researching, discovering, restoring, protecting and purchasing relics,
archeological finds, ancient artifacts and antiques that may relate to Clan O’Dochartaigh;
· Compile, document and publish the history of Clan O’Dochartaigh;
· Construct and maintain memorials for persons and sites connected to Clan O’Dochartaigh;
· Promote comradery amongst the members of Clan O’Dochartaigh by encouraging social events,
reunions and other gatherings on a local basis and at least every five years on a worldwide scale in Ireland;
· Promote tourism in Ireland,
especially in Inishowen and those areas of Donegal and Derry that are closely linked to Clan O’Dochartaigh,
to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of our related clans and our Irish heritage.
