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SAVE THE DATE!
The Officers and Council
invite you to save the date for the
71st Annual Gathering
of
The O Mahony Society
4-6 September 2026
County Cork, Ireland
Details are rapidly evolving, and this website will be updated accordingly.
We will rally at Dunmanus Castle
on
Sunday, 6 September
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunmanus_Castlev
We will be headquartered at the beautiful Westlodge Hotel in stunning Bantry, West Cork.
A block of 15 double/twin rooms has been reserved under the name "O Mahony Gathering"
from 4th September through the night of the 6th (check out on the 7th) at the special rate of €189 per room/per night inclusive of breakfast.
It may seem early, but it's not! Make your reservations now:
Reservations@westlodgehotel.ie
+3532750360
If you have any queries regarding bookings, please contact Reimar Campena at the above email address. .
Bantry Harbor
Bantry, West Cork
THE OMS WELCOMES 2026 AND OUR 71st YEAR
WITH A VIRTUAL TOAST!
Saturday, 31 January 2026
2 pm Eastern Standard Time, 7 pm in Ireland
Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit!
Join us on St. Brigid's Eve for a fun and informal event, toasting with your beverage of your choice from the comfort of your home as we welcome the new year, the new season, honor Irish traditions, and share some party pieces!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4777199229?pwd=S0uu46JnXDHrbzx5sWvfvPds37zf8P.1&omn=83392654779
Meeting ID: 477 719 9229
Passcode: Zoom2025
Questions? Contact Bill O Badz wfbjjk@gmail.com or Michelle O Mahony O Driscoll m.omahonyodriscoll@gmail.com
ADDITIONAL O MAHONY SOCIETY NEWS
THE 2025 70TH ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES HAS CONCLUDED!
The Officers, Council, and membership of The O Mahony Society thank local historian, author, and genealogist Margaret Murphy for an outstanding lecture:
The O Mahony Diaspora
from Ireland to North America in the 1800s
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Castle Garden, New York; in operation 1855-1890.
Ellis Island, New York; in operation 1892-1954
Grosse Ile Quarantine Station, Quebec, Canada;
in operation 1832-1937
The recording of this lecture is available to O Mahony Society members on our publications tab here
The Officers and Council of The O Mahony Society thank
Bill O Mahoney Badzmierowski and Michele O Mahony O Driscoll
for their August virtual lecture:
"Irish Citizenship by Birth or Descent"
The recording of this lecture is available to Society members on our Publications tab here
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The Officers and Council of The O Mahony Society sincerely thank
Michelle O Mahony O Driscoll for her stunning virtual presentation:
"If the Walls Could Talk -
The Dreaded Workhouse"
From the origin of the Workhouse System under the
Poor Law Act of 1838 to the role of these institutions during The Great Irish Famine, the presentation highlights the role of the Union Workhouse during the An Gorta Mór. This approximately 75-minute recording, including an equally enlightening Q&A session, will not disappoint.
Society members can view the video here.
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"Celebrating St Brigit of Kildare
in Medieval Ireland and Abroad"
Dr. Ann Buckley, an OMS Society member, Musicologist, and visiting research Fellow at Trinity College, Dublin, provided a fascinating presentation, richly illustrated with visual images and sound recordings, that showcased medieval manuscripts shedding new light on the patron saintess of Ireland.
Society members can view the recorded lecture here.
The Officers and Council of The O Mahony Society sincerely thank
Dr. Ann Buckley for her captivating virtual presentation:
The Officers and Council are pleased to share
North American
Get Together
of
The O Mahony Society
Boston, Massachusetts USA
WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
We thank everyone who came from far and near to make this such a special event, and Council Member Dan Mahoney for his hard work coordinating what was a great weekend in this historic city filled with Irish culture! Look for retrospectives in the next OMS Newsletter.
WE DID IT AGAIN!
70th Annual O Mahony Society Gathering
a MASSIVE Success!
From this significant anniversary Gathering, there are many stories to tell, fabulous memories to share, and wonderful friends and family to cherish. This Southern Star article says it all.
Look for personal perspectives and photos from attendees in our current Newsletter!
October/November 2025 Newsletter
now available in multiple formats!
Newsletter editor Bill Badzmierowski (aka, Bill O'Badz) and graphic designer Joel Kotchevar have done it again, providing members another delightfully informative issue of our beloved Newsletter. Featuring contributions from continuing and new volunteer authors and focusing on a wide variety of subjects, including book reviews, O Mahonys in history, and an outstanding retrospective of the 2025 Gathering. Society members can view the full issue here. The Flipbook link can be found on that same page providing sight, sound, and an interactive format!
HAVE NEWS TO SHARE? Please remember that the O Mahony Society Newsletter is an all-volunteer written and produced publication and your contributions are both welcome and needed! Examples include but are certainly not limited to, professional accomplishments, life achievements, births, marriages, and more!
Please click here (near the bottom of the newsletter page) to see suggestions and guidelines for submission. Newsletter Editor Bill O'Badz looks forward to your input.
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