If your name is Kennedy, chances are you can trace your ancestry back to Tipperary!
The mission of the Irish Kennedy Heritage Group is to research, preserve and disseminate the history of the Irish Kennedys.
The Irish Kennedy Heritage Group was set up with the aim of providing a centre of contact for all Kennedys worldwide and to preserve and disseminate the rich history of the Kennedys.
Old Kennedy burial sites have been investigated, old gravestones been researched and updated, Annual Clan gatherings organised in Chief Rody Kennedy’s Lounge, in Rearcross with guided tours of Kennedy places of interest in Tipperary.
We have established a wonderful display of Kennedy History and memorabilia in The Heritage Centre in Nenagh, North Tipperary.
Kennedy Castles of Ormond.
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Death of our Chieftain Rody.
I bring the sad news of the death of our Chief, Rody Kennedy on 16th November 2022. Rody was steeped [...]
2023 Gathering Final details
Proposed itinerary for Irish Kennedy Clan Tour 8th & 9th July 2023.Sat. 8th July.10.30 am. Meet up at Abbey Court [...]
Death of Donnchadh Ó Cinnéide
We are saddened to learn of the death of Donnchadh Ó Cinnéide, Chairperson of our I.K.H.G. Committee. Donnchadh passed away [...]
Kennedy Clan Gathering 2023.
Unfortunately it was not possible to hold our annual Clan Gathering in 2022. However the good news is that we [...]
Testimonials for Kennedy Books
I do congratulate you on producing an important book of reference for present and future generations. The Irish Kennedys is a work of art.
Thank you so much for the wonderful book The Irish Kennedys. The book is well researched and I commend you on your hard work and dedication. I hope you continue on with much success in the future. You are to be applauded for your outstanding work.
This volume brings together in one convenient package most of the early resources any O’Kennedy researcher would want to see. Anyone interested in the O’Kennedy clan history would find this work of immense use.