Group Administrator:
Ultan &. Jason Clary
Group Co-Administrator:
Project Surnames
Claree, Clarey, Clark, Clarke, Clary, Cleare, Clearey, Cleary, Cleireach, Clerkin, Clery, Ó Cleary, Ó Cléirigh, Ó Clery, O'Cleary, O'Cleirigh, O'Clery
Project Background
The Clan Ó Cléirigh DNA Project was created by Ultan Cleary of Ireland and Jason S. Clary of the United States to prove or disprove family traditions and historical notions of the relationships between families bearing variations of the name in many countries.
The name of the project using the spelling Ó Cléirigh was chosen to represent the group from a historical and genealogical perspective as it is the first known spelling in surname form and it hasn't been in use since the 10th century. Although it is no more accurate than other spellings, it does not discriminate against any of the equally valid variations in use even in Ireland today.
If you have a similar name and would like to help with this project and your own genealogical research, please join the project now.
If you would like to know more, visit Ultan's web site at www.clancleary.com for a vast amount of exceptionally detailed information concerning the clan including genealogies, history, current events including clan gatherings and travel suggestions for visiting Ireland and places of interest to the clan. Cheers to Ultan for putting so much time and effort into building and maintaining this site.
Please email Jason S. Clary for questions, suggestions or comments about this project.