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Brian Boru 2014
August 8th, 2011 by Paul O'Brien
O’Brien and Dalcasian Clans are destined for Ireland in 2014 for an event to reunite the hundreds of thousands of O’Briens throughout the world (over 700,000 O’Brien’s in the United States alone that have traced their roots to Brian Ború from Killaloe, County Clare!)
Brian Ború (Middle Irish: Brian Bóruma, Irish: Brian Bóroimhe) Mac Cennétig (c. 941–23 April 1014), was born at Kincora, Killaloe, a town in the region of Tuadmumu (Thomond), the son of Cennetig (Cennedi) and Babhion or Bebinn. Members of the Dál gCais (or Dalcassians) tribe, the family had an ancient royal ancestry. The youngest of twelve sons, Brian would become the 175th King of Ireland, the founder of the O’Brien dynasty and the ancestor of the Kings of Thomond. Brian was an excellent harp musician and the harp has become a symbol of peace and unity in Ireland in his memory.
Clontarf 2014
The O’Brien name is prominent throughout the world, giving Brian Ború more credence to his legacy. This reunion, of those bearing the O’Brien name, will not only encourage the discovery of the roots of our ancestors, but will connect everyone with other O’Briens from around the world, throughout Ireland, and through the shared memories of Ireland as the birthplace of our ancestors. The celebration consider Killaloe, Co. Clare, Ireland the home from which many events will be held throughout the country, includes the Dal Cais Tribes of Quinn, McNamara, and O’Dea as well as many others…
A few known event details
In addition to the plans of the Clan, the Killaloe/Ballina Community Project at BrianBorú2014.com is in contact with Skyfest to choose Killaloe for a fireworks display that launches the year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Prospective sites for the display include atop Tountinna mountain in North Tipperary which the fireworks could be seen from 5 counties, Two Mile Gate outside of Killaloe on Lough Derg, or the historic bridge in Killaloe/Ballina.
A campaign is underway to make Killaloe “Honorary Capital” of Ireland for a period of time to commemorate the fact that while Brian Ború was High King of Ireland (1002-1014) and ruled from Kincora Castle, Killaloe was capital of Ireland.
More, a funeral service for Brian is to be held at Christ’s Church, a clan feast at Dublin Castle, and other events throughout Ireland to include: education, a charity walk “March of the Warriors,” music, battle re-enactments, dramas, sporting events, an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Brian Ború, and a concluding Brian Ború Ball.
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25 Responses to “Brian Boru 2014”
March 26th, 2012 at: 4:47 am
Can’t wait for 2014. All going well my housemate (A fellow Australian of Irish descent) and I are going to be there with bells on. Even if we have to camp in the great outdoors to be there.
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Paul O'Brien Reply:
March 26th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Annie, we’ll be there with a camera to catch you in those bells! Looking forward to it!
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michael lloyd Reply:
February 12th, 2013 at 6:30 am
could you please let me know when in 2014 things will be going on as it looks like I will be in Ireland feb and march
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Steve Royston Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
Hi Michael,
The official commemorative events will take place in April but as we appreciate that not everybody will be able to attend over this specific time, we have arranged several self-drive tours throughout the remainder of 2013 and all of 2014 that center around the important places to this great event. We also have an escorted tour that will operate from May – October 2014. All the details can be found on our website at http://www.irishtourism.com/brianboru
We can also custom make a tour for you to include all or many of the places associated with Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf and these can be taken at any time to suit you.
If you need any more information you can e-mail us at info@irishtourism.com or call on any of the following numbers:-
International – +353 69 77686
US/Canada TollFree – 1 877 298 7205
UK FreeFone – 0800 096 9438
Regards
Steve
Ronan Gleeson Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Hello Michael.
I am just back from a meeting in Killaloe where Brian Boru hails from. We discussed plans with the local Killaloe associations along with members of the Clontarf Business community who are promoting the Clontarf side of things for 2014. While the dates of the major events including re-enactments, formal dinners etc., are being held towards the end of April, we already have a series of self drive and chauffeured tours available to those travelling outside these dates and they are based on all of the relevant Brian Boru and Battle of Clontarf locations. Following a series of meetings in the offices of the Taoiseach (prime-minister)along with the ambassadors of Norway and Denmark (in consideration of the Viking connection) in Dublin, we have been appointed the official partner of the O’Brian Clan Foundation for touring and events not only in 2014 but also for touring both prior to and post April 2014. I met with Sir Conor O’Brien (Chief of the O’Brien Clan) just last week in his house and plans are progressing very nicely and we should be able to announce a full list of events shortly.
If you would like to see the series of tours arranged thus far, please go to http://www.irishtourism.com/brianboru or simply call our Irish offices in County Limerick, Ireland on US Tollfree 1877 298 7205.
March 26th, 2012 at: 12:55 pm
Hi Niall O Brien here I am interested in getting involved, also in 2014 I dont know what plans are for 2014 I may may be of help as I have a friend a TD that may be of help . Also Kilbrittain Castle was built by Brian Boru for his grand son , and it is owned and being lived in now by a O Brien family , Take care Niall
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March 26th, 2012 at: 3:26 pm
Niall O’Brien! Now that’s a royal name! Please send me an email at jacobusrex@yahoo.com and we work on this together!
Annie Boru: We’ll see you there! Please contribute what you can for the statue and share these links with everyone Irish you know!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s_lcZ4gzdQ
http://obrienclan.com/raising-a-monument-to-brian-boru
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April 27th, 2012 at: 8:16 am
Hi there,
If any O’Brien’s want help in arranging tours in Ireland to coincide with the celebrations get in touch with us. We are one of Ireland’s premier inbound tour operators and have many group & self drive packages available.
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MICHAEL MORALEE Reply:
September 27th, 2012 at 5:47 am
Please advise what is available.Is there anything happening in WATERFORD,TRAMORE,AND BUNRATTY CASTLE
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MICHAEL MORALEE Reply:
October 6th, 2012 at 1:03 am
We are interested in any group,or self drive tours that maybe available so please advise per e-mail.Also interested in accomodation available,cottage,hotel or B&B in our family heritage town of Tramore.
Regards,
Mike Moralee(O’Brien)
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Steve Royston Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:09 am
Hi Michael,
IrishTourism.com have been appointed as the preferred operator for the O’Brien Foundation and we will be offering a selection of self-drive, chauffeur drive and escorted tours throughout 2014 in connection with the Battle of Clontarf and Brian Boru.
These will shortly be on our website, http://www.irishtourism.com, but if you want details sooner, please get in touch and we can send them on to you.
Regards
Steve
Ronan Gleeson Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Hi Steve,
You had mentioned that you were interested in tours that related to the Brian Boru and Battle of Clontarf Millennium celebrations in Ireland. We have been appointed the official partners of the O’Brien Clan for all tours and events. In fact as I type I am waiting to board a plane to meet up with the Chief of the O’Briens, Conor O’Brien at the offices of the Taoiseach in Dublin this afternoon. the first of the tours will be on the website http://www.irishtourism.com later today but all can be customised to suit your needs and tours are available throughout 2013 onwards including for the main event in April 2014.
Kindest regards
Ronan Gleeson
Toll free 1877 298 7205
April 27th, 2012 at: 10:22 pm
would love go to back in 2014 for this please keep us informed on we need to do
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June 5th, 2012 at: 11:56 am
Great idea,
we are organising my own family’s O’ Brien reunion for this July 7th in Limerick.
The occasion is my Dad’s 75th Birthday, and given that he had 8 brothers and a sister, they have all been invited and are bringing their kids etc.
Its a great excuse for a get together and to reconnect. I go to Kincora regularly when I am back in Ireland and love explaining to the kids what it means to be Irish and to be an O’ Brien.
We have a great traditions and a lot to be proud of. To mark and celebrate 1014 is a great idea.
I would be happy to get involved and support if someone lets me know how !
slan
Len O’ Brien
Geneva, Switzerland
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June 26th, 2012 at: 10:15 pm
I think everyone here in East Clare is looking forward to 2014. Here in the parishes of Tulla and Quin we have great connections with the Dal Cais tribes, not least being Magh Adhair,where the Dalcassian Princes were inaugurated, is situated between the parishes. Quin Abbey, founded by the MacNamaras, is also of huge signifiance in the history of the Dalcassian Tribes.
We are gearing up to welcoming everyone in 2014 and are working towards organising events of interest.
Looking forward to seeing you all and if we can help in anyway we can be contacted via the contacts page of http://www.tulla.ie
Regards
Bernard Mulcahy , on behalf of Tulla Courthouse
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August 8th, 2012 at: 11:07 pm
My husband and I are are desperately trying to figure out a way that we can travel from our home in Utah,USA for this amazing opportunity! It also coincides with our 10th wedding anniversary. Our first question is where to begin!?! We don’t know what organization/travel agent/person to get in touch with to begin planning our decade in the making honeymoon. If any of our clansmen have a suggestion PLEASE email me!
Thanks so much Cassie O’Brien
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August 21st, 2012 at: 4:01 am
Hi,
I am actually organising my own O’Brien reunion at the county of Neville in New South Wales, Australia. For the ancestors of Denis and Ann Maria O’Brien who travelled to the Central West of New South Wales and settled in 1842.
I will advertise the 2014 celebration also.
Yours Sincerely,
Phillip O’Brien
Sydney, Australia.
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August 22nd, 2012 at: 3:16 pm
trying to make contact with the OBrien Clan Webmaster
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September 17th, 2012 at: 4:19 pm
Hi everyone! I am an American O’Brien who has always wanted to come find any relatives I have in Ireland, and now I have TICKETS for my son, Michael, and I to come over for The Gathering 2013′s big NYE festivities in Dublin
BUT you guys aren’t getting together until 2014? We’re coming on Dec. 28 and if all goes well, I’ll be staying on for awhile, perhaps up to a year, if I can find work and a place to live! It’s scary but I’m hoping to find some family! I hear IReland is a very friendly place and I guess I’m counting on that! Are there any plans for O’Briens to be part of The Gathering this winter? any info will be greatly appreciated, thank you! Patti
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December 3rd, 2012 at: 1:51 pm
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January 30th, 2013 at: 9:12 am
hello looks like i will be in ireland from late feb for about 6 weeks and was hopeing that someone might be able to tell me whats the best and chepest places to stay while i am there my mothers maiden name is O’Brien
thank you
michael
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February 12th, 2013 at: 2:18 am
The O’Brien Clan has made arrangements with the
Irishtourism group to assist us with all travel plans to our Clontarf 2014 event – Please check with Ronan Gleeson and/or Steve Royston for best
and most interesting deals – Both are listed on the website or go direct to;
http://www.irishtourism.com/brianboru
Be sure to tell them you saw some of their stuff on the O’Brien Clan website – THANKS & GOOD LUCK
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April 23rd, 2013 at: 5:38 pm
i AM NEW TO THIS. i WOULD like more information about this event. I would like to gather my family members and make a memorable trip. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
Krystle
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Ronan Gleeson Reply:
April 24th, 2013 at 10:27 am
Hi Krystle.
We are close to having the final dates confirmed for the major events that will take place in the latter half of April 2014. In the meantime Krystle, if you could contact us directly we can talk about your plans and how we can integrate them within the framework of the major event itself. We have developed a series of tours to cater for all interested parties and they range from self drive tours for individuals and smaller parties to private chauffeured tours for larger families and groups. We also have a series of escorted bus tours where individuals or small groups can join with other travelers.
It is important that I point out that because there will be many who are simply unable to travel in April 2014 that the tour series is also available throughout 2013, 2014 and beyond.
you can reach me by email at ronan@irishtourism.com or call any of our travel advisors on our tollfree number 1877 298 7205 and they will take good care of you. Please note that as we are based in the south west of Ireland that we are 5 hours behind EST.
Is mise le meas
Ronan Gleeson
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