The 2026 International Farrell Clan Rally commences on Monday, July 20th 2026!
Registration will take place for the 10th International Farrell Clan Rally in The Longford Arms Hotel, Main St, Longford, from 2pm to 5pm. If you have already Registered with us online and prebooked your tours, you will be able to collect your tickets. Advance booking and Registration will be available from 1st June 2025. You will also be most welcome to come along and register on the day and book your tickets for the weeks events.
We all look forward to Registration Day, when we get to meet old friends and welcome many new friends who we have yet to meet!
Activities for the afternoon will focus on The Camlin Quarter of Longford town. This is the oldest part of Longford town and has a long association with the Farrells. We will have a selection of historical tours, talks and entertainment.
This will be followed by a Civic Reception and the Parade of Nations through the streets of the town, lead by Longford Pipe Band.
Day 2
The highlight of the 2026 International Farrell Clan Rally will be the inaugaration of our new Chieftain, Charlotte. Charlotte takes over the mantle of Chieftain from her father, Conal, who has lead the Clan with distinction since 1993. Conal was inaugarated as the first Chieftain of modern times at a ceremony in Moatfarrell,an ancient site associated with the Farrells.
On this occasion will travel together to Granard ( Grian Árd /The Hill of the Sun) for the ceremony. The inaugaration will take place on top of Granard motte in the shadow of the statue of St Patrick, thus bringing our rich Celtic and Christian heritage together.
The inaugaration will be hosted by Knights and Conquests, at the base of the Motte, whwer we will spend and afternoon of celebration.
Day 3
On Wednesday our focus will turn to South Longford and in particular Keenagh. We will see the Clock Tower, Mosstown Estate and visit the historic Church of Ireland and hear of their Farrell connections.
We will visit the nearby Corlea Trackway and see the Iron Age roadway in the Visitor Centre.
Day 4
The Great Irish Famine of the 1840s is considered to be the single greatest social disaster that occurred in 19th-century Europe.
Over 2 million people – almost a quarter of the entire population – either died or emigrated in what became known as ‘An Gorta Mór’: the Great Hunger. Some of those who emmigrated were Farrells. Some of you may be able to trace your ancestors back to this sad time in our history.
On Thursday we will visit The National Famine Museum and Strokestown Park House and gardens where you can see the story of the emmigrants first hand for youself.
You will learn about The Famine Walk and visit Richmond Harbour Clondra, where the Walk along The Royal Canal began.
On our return to Longford in the evening we will enjoy a traditional Irish session of music and dance.
Céol agus craic!
Day 5
Our International Ambassadors will host a meeting of the Clan in the morning. Topics for discussion will include ancestry, heritage and genealogy. They will also share their stories of the Farrell Clan in their country. You will have an opportunity to give your views on the Rally and the future direction of The Farrell Clan.
As per tradition visitors will have Friday afternoon free to explore Longford town and visit shops.
Our Rally will close with our Grand Banquet in The Longford Arms Hotel.
