Clann Gathering 2012

Carlton Millrace Hotel, Carrigduff, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, Ireland
September 12th to September 16th 2012

The 2012 Clann Chaomhánach Gathering will be held at the Carlton Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, Co. Wexford. The Gathering Program will include tours, lectures, genealogy consultations and lots more which we hope everyone will enjoy. A copy of the Program is included here for your information. The Gathering of 2010 was the first time that the Clann used this venue for our Gathering activities and accommodations. This convenience was so successful that we will continue with venue and accommodations together on this same site.

The Carlton Millrace Hotel is in the center of the town and has 40 double rooms, 20 twin rooms (2 people in each room) and 12 family apartments (3 people in each apartment). The hotel has excellent food and great facilities with new restaurants and activity rooms.

Due to the prolonged widespread financial difficulties, a very attractive rate for 4 days of the Gathering has been negotiated with the hotel at €216 euro per person sharing, and €276 euro single, including breakfasts. If you plan to stay in the Millrace, the number of rooms is limited and you should book early by contacting Catherine Connelly at Reservations, e-mail: reservations.millrace@carlton.ie . The subject line of your e-mail should be “Clann Chaomhánach Gathering 2012”. This will ensure that you are given the agreed reduced prices for your stay at the Gathering. Fergus will help look after the accommodation reservations, and you can contact him as usual at FergusLKavanagh@eircom.net . In addition, there are some B&Bs in the area which are in the range of €40-60 per person per night.

Bunclody is a small town which lies north east of Mount Leinster, in the Slaney River Valley. This is Caomhánach country, with Carrickduff the home of Col. Charles Cavanagh, grandson of Donal Spannaigh, and ancestor of a large group of descendants living in the U.S. Carrickduff is situated at one end of the town. Just outside the other end of Bunclody there is Kilmyshal cemetery, the burial place of Eileen Aroon, whose romantic story is the basis of that famous ballad of the same name. Bunclody will be an ideal venue with plenty of facilities to ensure a very enjoyable gathering.

REGISTRATION

Tthe fees for this Gathering have also been greatly reduced and are divided into two parts, a booking deposit and the balance of the fee on arrival at the gathering venue. If you prefer, the full fee can by paid at time of registration. The four day activities fee is €180 per member and €110 for a spouse. Non-members fee is €200. A Registration fee of €50 euro per member and €25 for a spouse (as an initial booking deposit / part payment) should accompany the Registration form. If you have to cancel your registration, before the August 12th 2012 cut off date, we will refund 50% of the deposit / activities fees. There will be a Late Registration fee of €25 for registrations posted after July 1st 2012.

Although the official activities will end Saturday evening, on Sunday morning we will have informal socializing and talks for those who are still there.

Download 2012 Gatherting Registration Form

Download 2012 Accomodation Form