The Clans of Ireland Order of Merit is the ultimate accolade that can be conferred by Clans of Ireland and its constituent member clans.
It is an order of merit granted to persons who have influenced Irish culture and heritage to an extraordinary degree or who have brought their Clan remarkable reverence.
In their citation,the Council of The Order of Merit Clans cite:Mr Connie O’Farrell is a worthy recipient due to his passionate involvement in the preservation of Gaelic culture and in particular Farrell Clan.
There are Farrells worldwide and Connie has represented The Farrell Clan with distinction both in Ireland and abroad.
A large delegation came from Mexico to the first International Farrell Clan Rally in 1993. In August 1995 Connie led a group of Farrells on a visit to Puebla in Mexico. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the visit was when Connie laid the foundation stone, brought all the way from Camlisk, of a castle to be modelled on the ancient O’Farrell stronghold.This has created a permanent, distinctive link to the heritage and culture of Ireland in Mexico City.
Connie and Rose have given sterling service to our Clan; without their dedication we may not have survived for so long. At the young age of 90, Connie still turns out to committee meetings on dark winter evenings and still contributes enthusiastically to our plans for our next Rally in 2026.
At our next International Clan Rally in 2026 Connie will hand on the rod of office to his daughter, Charlotte.
