An Chlann Mhic Cárthaigh Riabhaigh
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The MacCarthy Reagh Clan

•  Defend and uphold the traditions, honour, and dignity of the Clan MacCarthy Reagh and of the Chief of the Name.

Guarding the memory and identity of the clan: knowing and telling its history faithfully, preserving its symbols and customs, and resisting any attempt to reduce that heritage to mere romantic decoration. After centuries of neglect and persecution, many ancient Irish chiefly families and dynasties have been marginalized, and the dignity of the ancient Gaelic-Irish royal and chiefly families lost to history. The Gallowglass are tasked to preserve those traditions that dignify the ancient Gaelic-Irish clans and are so essential to the preservation of the Irish heritage, so that clan members and the greater Irish diaspora can be celebrate of their ancient celtic traditions.

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• Preserve the physical documents of official genealogies critical for the future preservation of the clan and the chiefly lineage.

The Gallowglass preserve more than tradition; they preserve the tangible history of the clan. To ensure that the work of so many historians, genealogists, and other researchers is safeguarded, the Chief has designated his Gallowglass as the custodial body responsible for the safekeeping of the histories and genealogies of the clans and families whose origins stem from within the historical Principality of Carbery.

 

• Defend the dignity of the vulnerable. 

The Gallowglass enter the places where need is felt most sharply, bringing the charity into the heart of local communities rather than expecting the vulnerable to come to them. In practical terms, this means partnering with parish churches, community centres, shelters, and civic groups to help those at risk of homelessness and those already on the street.