The Ó Dochartaigh Clann Association

Recently we received a request for a copy of a portrait of Sir Cahir O’Dogherty (ca. 1587 - 05 July 1608), our last clann chieftain and...

A review of TG4s DNA Caillte: The last decade of genetic research has reshaped our understanding of the origins of the ancient Irish peoples

The Final Battle of Eachmarcach sronmhaoil O'Dochartaigh The Annals record that in the year 1196 or 1197 that Eachmarcach sronmhaoil (the...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit! For countless many, St. Patrick’s Day is an excuse to party (but really…who knew...

WHERE DID THE Ó DOCHARTAIGHS LIVE BEFORE INISHOWEN? Two weeks ago, I was studying the migration and expansion of the Ó Dochartaighs'...

Researching the early history and formation of our Clann is fascinating to me, particularly because it’s a part of our history which...