Fitzpatrick 2002The Fitzpatrick - Mac Giolla Phádraig - Clan Society Second International Gathering
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2002 Fitzpatrick2002, the Second International Gathering of the Fitzpatrick - Mac Giolla Phádraig - Clan Society, will be held in Co. Laois - the ancient stronghold of the clan - and will culminate on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2002. The venue for the Conference and Closing Dinner will be The Killeshin Hotel, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Ireland. A detailed programme of events will be published closer to the event. The ConferenceIt is intended that Saturday will begin with some selected talks or presentations relating to clan culture, tradition, heritage and history. There will also be displays of prints, books, photographs, genealogical charts, maps and other items of Fitzpatrick interest. And, most important of all, you will meet with Fitzpatricks whose ancestors for generations have lived in this ancient land. Those interested in contributing to the displays, talks and presentations are invited to make contact with Ronan Fitzpatrick. Anything at all of Fitzpatrick interest will be very welcome. Some topics might include:
Presentations relating to the different variations of the name would also be welcome. Ancestral SearchEveryone attending is invited to display their family genealogy chart in the Ancestral Search Section. While typed charts are preferred, clear handwritten charts are acceptable. Maximum size 12 inches by 16 ½ inches, and send two copies. You can also send an A4 size family leaflet (about 100 copies) for distribution. Hardcopy only. Non-attendees at the gathering in July are also invited to participate and they too can have their family genealogy chart displayed in the Ancestral Search Section. A non-attending fee of Euro 8. 00 applies. Fitzpatrick Genealogies CDAs part of her ongoing Fitzpatrick DNA research, Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick has gathered a number of electronic format Fitzpatrick genealogies and has offered to make these available to those attending Fitzpatrick2002. If you would like your family genealogy chart to be included on a Fitzpatrick2002 Genealogies CD then Colleen would like to hear from you. Prepare your family chart in GEDCOM or compatible format and email it to her at cfitzp@aol. com Unfortunately, only charts in GEDCOM or compatible format can be accepted and hardcopy genealogies cannot be considered for this project. Copies of the CD will be available at the gathering at a nominal fee. Important DatesThose intending to submit materials relating to talks, presentations, displays, Ancestral Search and the CD project are asked to indicate their intention as soon as possible but no later than 31 March 2002 and to have everything fully submitted before 31 May 2002. Site VisitsSaturday and Sunday afternoon will be devoted to visiting Fitzpatrick sites throughout Co. Laois. These will include Cullahill Castle, Aghmacart, Grangefertagh, Clonburren, Ballagh Castle, Errill, Castletown, Aghaboe and Ballaghmore Castle. For those who attended Fitzpatrick2000 alternative site visits can be arranged subject to demand. We've still to visit Jerpoint Abbey, Kilkenny Castle, Seir Kieran, Gort na Cleig, St. Canice's Cathedral, Granstown, Clough Church and Gowran. The Closing DinnerThe Closing Dinner will be held on Sunday evening. Lots of caint, craic, ceól agus ól (conversation, chat, music and drink). Looking forward to meeting you there. Searching for The FitzpatrickDo you think you are The Fitzpatrick, Chief of the Name? The search continues and if you think you are The Fitzpatrick (or you know who is) then you are invited to prepare a pedigree of your descent from Brian MacGillapatrick (who died 1511 AD. ) and a genealogical chart illustrating your pedigree. The Fitzpatrick - Mac Giolla Phádraig - Clan Society, its agents and supporters regret that they are unable to reimburse any costs or other expenditure whatsoever in connection with these invitations. Submission of a pedigree and chart does not bestow any Title, Honour or Dignity to the claimants. The Killeshin Hotel
The Killeshin is a three star hotel about one mile outside Portlaoise, on the Dublin side of town. It has 50 en suite bedrooms and full dining and lounge facilities. The hotel has its own leisure center with 20-metre swimming pool, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and gymnasium. The hotel is offering the following special rates to those attending Fitzpatrick2002 - address accommodation reservation and accommodation payment directly to hotel.
Accommodation (Bed and full Irish breakfast)
PortlaoisePortlaoise is the principal town in Co. Laois, and is about an hour and a half drive on the N7 southwest of Dublin. Motorists should leave the motorway where signposted for Portlaoise Town. Bus and train services are available from Dublin to Portlaoise - the bus stops outside the hotel. Visitors should note that the town has no local public transport system. A taxi service is available. FeesThe Conference registration and Closing Evening Dinner fees are NOT included in any of these accommodations rates. All attendees must register and pay the Clan Society separately, using the attached form, for the Conference and Closing Evening Dinner.
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