Foundations of The Tierney Clan and Membership
The Tierney Clan was formed by Dr. Margaret Tierney in 1990. In 2003 it was decided to change the name to Cumann na gClann Uí Thighearnaigh - The Tierney Clans Society. This was done to reflect the fact that there are a number of separate and distinct Tierney clans as are mentioned in the brief history section above. The aim of the Society is the uniting of all of Tierney descent worldwide. Clan members in many countries maintain contact with one another via our quarterly Tierney Clans Society Newsletter, and also as pen friends. Members assist one another with family history research. Tierney Clan Gatherings are regularly held in Ireland. The Clan has members in most counties of Ireland, as well as in, England, Scotland, France, Australia, New Zealand and U.S.A. The annual membership subscription is €10.00 (this equates to U.S.$12, or Stg. £8.00, or Australian $20) and is to cover the cost of producing and posting the quarterly Tierney Clans Society Newsletters to members. The fee also covers the cost of entry to the Tierney Clans Society Archives, (see the Archives Welcome Page for details of contents etc.). It would be much appreciated if remittances were sent by means of a Prime Bankers Cheque/Draft on Dublin, expressed in Euros.
When a new member joins the Clan, their name and address are immediately entered in the Clan Register. These details together with brief ancestry details, when supplied, are featured in the next issue of the Tierney Clans Society Newsletter. This is done so that other Clan members may correspond with the new members as pen friends.
New members are forwarded a copy of the most recent Tierney Clans Society Newsletter, together with a copy of the basic Tierney history, featuring our Coat of Arms and a Membership Certificate.
Members are also encouraged to forward their own family history details to the Clan Organizer for cross-checking with those of other members, to see if there are any ‘links’ in their ancestry and thus to locate some previously-unknown relatives. At present our website contains a Tierney Archive database which is available to society members using a password. The archives contain information from various Irish archives, such as Griffiths Valuation of Ireland and also a list of Tierney's who fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War. More files are being added to the archives constantly. For a more complete list why not take a look in the Archives Introduction Page. It is hoped to shortly include Tierney records from the Records of the General Registry of Births, Marriages and Deaths. This information will eventually be available to members free of charge.
To join please complete the Registration Form which appears on the Forms page and mail it, together with the appropriate remittance to; Cahir Tierney, Naomh Antoine, 53 Ard Aoibhinn, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Please remember that clans are non-profit making organisations and people work on a voluntary basis. Please include an International Reply Coupon for a speedy response.
Read The Coat of Arms, Motto and Plant Badge
When a new member joins the Clan, their name and address are immediately entered in the Clan Register. These details together with brief ancestry details, when supplied, are featured in the next issue of the Tierney Clans Society Newsletter. This is done so that other Clan members may correspond with the new members as pen friends.
New members are forwarded a copy of the most recent Tierney Clans Society Newsletter, together with a copy of the basic Tierney history, featuring our Coat of Arms and a Membership Certificate.
Members are also encouraged to forward their own family history details to the Clan Organizer for cross-checking with those of other members, to see if there are any ‘links’ in their ancestry and thus to locate some previously-unknown relatives. At present our website contains a Tierney Archive database which is available to society members using a password. The archives contain information from various Irish archives, such as Griffiths Valuation of Ireland and also a list of Tierney's who fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War. More files are being added to the archives constantly. For a more complete list why not take a look in the Archives Introduction Page. It is hoped to shortly include Tierney records from the Records of the General Registry of Births, Marriages and Deaths. This information will eventually be available to members free of charge.
To join please complete the Registration Form which appears on the Forms page and mail it, together with the appropriate remittance to; Cahir Tierney, Naomh Antoine, 53 Ard Aoibhinn, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Please remember that clans are non-profit making organisations and people work on a voluntary basis. Please include an International Reply Coupon for a speedy response.
Read The Coat of Arms, Motto and Plant Badge