Kilkenny father and son now at the helm of ancient Irish clan

A local father and son team are now at the helm of an ancient Irish clan.

Delegates from all over Ireland, England and the United States came to the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix recently, to elect a new Chieftain and Chairman of the Lalor/O'Leathlobhair clan.

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With five nominations for the coveted position of chieftain it was Joe Lalor, Glebeside who emerged victorious.

There were double celebrations for the Lalor family when his dad Pat, Colliery Close, Clogh was elected as chairman.

Following his election as the new head of the clan for 2023 and a robing ceremony Joe was led into the banquet hall to a rousing welcome by a piper.

Chairman Pat has undertaken to dedicate his term of office to expand the clan membership at home and abroad.

He said that the availability of modern means of communications means the clan can reach far and wide in search of new members.

The delegates also visited Castlecomer Discovery Park and had a tour of the now disused mines, which proved to be very informative.