The power of a name – how the global Irish are reconnecting

Get involved in The Great Irish Online Clan Gathering

Adrian O' Carroll,

IrishCentral Contributor

Published Friday, December 30, 2011, 7:43 AM

Updated Friday, December 30, 2011, 10:18 AM

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A ground-breaking and innovative online project is under way to reconnect all of the descendants of Ireland.

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It is this type of forward-thinking approach that can build Ireland’s profile internationally and showcase the rich heritage and culture that has emanated from this island. The possibilities are endless when drawing on a collective strength and this initiative promises to highlight that while some Irish Clans may historically have been insular, it is the saying “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” that will help bring Ireland to the fore once more in a truly positive fashion.

So as you reflect on the year gone by and look towards 2012, actively seek out your Irish Clan at the Great Irish Online Clan Gathering this holiday season – you never know to who you might find yourself connected and to where it might lead.

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GeorgeDillon | Jan 03, 2012, 01:47 PM EST

What about the New Irish? You can't leave them out. You must include sections for the mBongos, the Jaraczevcskis and the Patels, Singhs and Chens. Then it'll be truly Irish!

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jcounihan | Jan 02, 2012, 08:40 PM EST

I'm admittedly hi-tech deficient. Would it take a massive version of facebook/blog/twit or whatever to get even a small portion of us in touch and communicating?? also...thanks for the good words, Murph. I owe you a pint should ever we meet. best, JC

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cillowen | Dec 30, 2011, 06:44 PM EST

The irish need a facebook of their own to really connect. Lumped in with all manner of others won't bring the togetherness that the Saxon savaged so easily.

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Murph46 | Dec 30, 2011, 02:55 PM EST

Not happy to say- I've never met a Counihan,but if you say sense of humor is a trait,I'd gladly tip a pint with ye. No one discounts an Irish name.Up the Irish!

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jcounihan | Dec 30, 2011, 11:42 AM EST

OK guys...as usual, the Counihans are left out again! Granted, we're not a giant clan like O'Brian, Kelly, Fitzgerald, Kennedy or Schwartz, but how about a little recognition for the "B" list Irish? We've got history too!! - at least we're known for our sense of humor. Best to all Counihans everywhere. Keep your collective chins up -- we've got as much to be proud of as the big guys.

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