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There are several requirements for recognition as an official Irish clan:

  • The surname must have a documented history in Ireland prior to the Irish Potato Famine .

  • Membership must be open to any bearer of the surname (or descendant thereof) regardless of race, religion, or gender.

  • Membership must include at least six adult bearers of the surname.


Note that each clan may be divided into Sept s to reflect the religious, geographic, historic, and cultural diversity within the surname group.