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Na hOifigigh Chairbreach ~ The Officers of Carbery

The MacCarthy Reagh

20ú Ceann Fine agus 24ú Rí Mór Túath Chairbreach

20th Chief of the Name and 24th Prince of Carbery

Evan Patrick McCarthy was elected Ceann Fine of the MacCarthy Reagh after more than a decade of work restoring the clan’s histories and lineages, culminating in the first chiefship election in 271 years. A decorated military officer, scholar, and humanitarian, he combines fidelity to Gaelic tradition with active service to present-day communities, preserving Carbery’s heritage, aiding the vulnerable, and fostering a living Gaelic culture.

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Vacant

Reachtaire

Chancellor

[Appointment pending.]

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Vacant

Biatach

Almoner

[Appointment pending.]

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Vacant,
The O'Regan of Carbery

Maor

Steward

This position has been reserved for the hereditary Steward to the MacCarthy Reagh, which was historically vested in the person of The O'Regan.

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Simon Keegan,
The MacAodhagáin of Tethbae

Ollamh

Brehon

This position has been reserved for the hereditary Brehon to the MacCarthy Clan, which was historically vested in the person of The MacAodhagain. The MacAodhagain of Tethbae is the present representative of the Irish MacAodhagain clan. 

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Michael Joseph Quigley,
The Quigley of Connacht

Caomhnóir na nGallóglach

Constable of the Gallowglass

Coordinates the strategic execution of the Gallowglass’ charitable and community initiatives, ensuring that the Gallowglass maintains operations across the three core initiatives of charity, heritage projects, and preservation of Gaelic martial traditions.

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Vacant,
 

Aire Echtai

Marshal

[Appointment pending.]

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Sir Dennis Christopher McGoff,
Knight of the Holy Sepulchre

Phríomh-Aralt Chairbreach

Chief Herald of Carbery

Serves as the senior officer of Arms to the Prince of Carbery, responsible for the custody and proper use of the Clan’s Arms, insignia, banners, and ceremonial symbols. The Chief Herald advises on heraldry, precedence, and protocol; maintains the official heraldic register for The MacCarthy Reagh; and directs heraldic display and proclamations at inaugurations, investitures, and formal occasions.

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Vacant,
The O'Daly

Bard

Bard

This position has been reserved for the hereditary Bard to the MacCarthy Reagh, which was historically vested in the person of The O'Daly.

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