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The O’Brien Clan Foundation
Established by Sir Conor Myles John O’Brien, The ÓBriain, Prince of Thomond, on the 17th of March, 1998, The O’Brien Clan Foundation serves the scholarship of young O’Briens, promoting awareness of our royal and ancient origins as the direct descendants of Ireland’s greatest High King, Brian Boru, advancing learning and appreciation of Irish heritage, and supporting peace and prosperity in Ireland.
Through 2011, the Board of The O’Brien Clan and The O’Brien Clan Foundation was re-organized to include Conor O’Brien, James O’Neill O’Brien, Bart O’Brien, Peter O’Brien, Moira O’Brien, Carter O’Brien, Morgan Llywelyn, Ray O’Brien, John O’Brien, and Paul O’Brien. Brief bios and photos can be found below.
This site is the focal point of The Clan and the means whereby you can plan on participating in Clontarf in Dublin in April of 2014.
Significant advancements have been underway in the board committees that consist of the Organizational Committee, the Fundraising Committee, the Scholarship Committee, the Web Design Committee, and the Battle of Clontarf Committee.
This is the start of a new era in the Foundation’s life when, with new enthusiasm and commitment, it can now begin to do what it was originally intended to do and much, much more. We encourage you to share your ideas with us or send them directly to John O’Brien, Board chair at lionsthree@aol.com. It is an exciting time to be Irish and to be an O’Brien.
We have not forgotten the efforts of many of you towards the Clan and the Clan Foundation. We have many people to show our appreciation to for their efforts in support of the Clan and the Clan Foundation since its inception and we will certainly officially acknowledge all who have helped. We ask that everyone stay involved or become involved and as you trace our activity through the information we will send to you and that you follow on the Website that you respond with your time, ideas, support and energy.
Kind Regards,
Conor O’Brien
Click here to make a tax deductible contribution to The O’Brien Clan Foundation
Members of the Board
| Conor O’Brien |
Work: Founder; The O’Brien Clan Foundation; The O’Brien, (Prince of Thomond,) The 18th Baron Inchiquin, 10th Baronet of Leamaneh
Home: Dromoland, Clare, Ireland Passion for Ireland: With the tremendous interest in roots and Clans, the Irish Chiefs have a major role that they can play in the Gaelic and cultural heritage of Ireland and in helping the state authorities in the promotion of tourism through the medium of the Clan Associations and Clan Gatherings as well as ensuring that the country recognise the importance of the link between the old Gaelic culture and our modern day Republican culture. |
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| James O’Brien |
Work: Civil Enforcement Agent
Home: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA Passion for Ireland: I have an old Irish soul. I am part of Ireland, and Ireland is part of me. Wherever. Whenever. Passion for the O’Briens: O’Briens are born to rule. Leadership is imprinted on our DNA. Together, we can achieve any goal we set. |
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| Bart O’Brien |
Work: Owner, O’Brien Estate Winery
Home: Napa Valley, CA, USA Passion for Ireland: Passion for the O’Briens: |
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| Peter R. O’Brien |
Work: Fmr. Construction Executive (Retired)
Home: Torrance, CA, USA Passion for Ireland: My first grandson was conceived in Dromoland Castle in 1978 while our family was on an extended stay in Ireland. Passion for the O’Briens: Fell in love with the history and beauty on my first visit in 1972 and that feeling has continued to grow through these many years – Therefore, have written three books about our genealogy and O’Brien clan history for my family – I’m very proud to be a descendant of our King Brian Boru. |
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| Moira O’Brien |
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Home: Rochestown, Cork, Ireland Passion for Ireland: Passion for the O’Briens: |
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| Carter O’Brien |
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Home: Passion for Ireland: Passion for the O’Briens: |
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| Morgan Llywelyn |
Work: Author
Home: Dublin, Ireland Passion for Ireland: Passion for the O’Briens: |
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| Ray O’Brien |
Work: Executive Assistant-Infrastructure, Arup, a world-wide engineering and planning firm
Home: Home-Bay Point, CA, USA / Work-San Francisco, CA, USA Passion for Ireland: I love the warmth of the Irish people. I want to see the office of Ard-Ri restored. Passion for the O’Briens: I’m interested in exploring, expanding, and promulgating the rich history of the O’Briens. |
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| John O’Brien |
Work: Attorney and Insurance specialist
Home: Hollywood, SC, USA Passion for Ireland: I was not born in Ireland but my passion for Ireland flows through my veins because on my first trip there, I knew that I had come home. Passion for the O’Briens: My passion for O’Briens is held high and nurtured through my Clan work where it is fueled by each opportunity of getting to know yet another spirited and talented O’Brien. |
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| Paul O’Brien |
Work: Internet entrepreneur
Home: Austin, TX, USA Passion for Ireland: Torn between an amazing round of golf at Ballybunion with my father and brother and the most rewarding trip of my life, with my wife, from Galway to Kerry. Passion for the O’Briens: A connection to something greater than me and a community in name. |
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