We have a great line up of talks, tours, social events, and other activities planned for this summer which promises to make the Gathering a huge success and great fun for everyone. So whether you are a Gleeson, a Gleason, a Glisson, or a Glissane, or you have a connection to one, or you simply want to be one, do come along to the event and enjoy the activities we have planned for you - EVERYONE is welcome!
Most events are free (we like to give you value for money), but all events must be reserved in advance (even the free events) in order that we know how many people will be attending each event and can plan accordingly. Additional events may be added in due course if some of the events below are overbooked or demand is high. Please post any questions or suggestions in the Comments section below.
To reserve your place on specific events, please see our Reservations page for instructions. Please note that people who book in advance will be guaranteed of getting the Gleeson Clan Gathering Conference Pack (i.e. GCG Conference bag containing GCG badge, lanyard, GCG pen, & GCG Programme).
There are lots of additional activities, meetings & events in and around Nenagh before or after the Gathering and these will be listed on our Things To Do page so come back and check it regularly. Everyone is encouraged to explore these additional activities and take advantage of all that is on offer during this special year of commemoration. You may wish to advertise your attendance at such events via the Gleeson Genealogy Forum on Facebook (again, free to join).
Friday August 19th 2016
Event: Friday Evening Welcome (event code A1: cost 10 euro)
Venue: The Scouts' Hall, Ashe Rd, Nenagh Bridge, Nenagh, Tipperary (click here for map)
Time: the Scouts' Hall will be open from 3pm for a Meet & Greet so that people can come and register, collect their registration packs, put up posters, visit stands & displays, etc. Then from 7pm we will start a programme of evening activities as outlined below.
15.00 Meet & Greet
- Registration (collect Registration Packs)
- Attendees to put up their Gleeson Family History Charts, genealogy posters, etc
- Visit Stands & Displays
- Genealogy consultations (with Nora Gleeson O'Meara of the North Tipperary Genealogy Centre)
- DNA consultations & testing (with Dr Maurice Gleeson of the Gleason/Gleeson DNA Project)
- Socialising
19.00 Welcome by Michael Gleeson, Chairman of the Organising Committee
19.10 Official Opening by Phyll Bugler, Cathaoirleach of the Nenagh Municipal Council
19.30 The Dermot F Gleeson Memorial Lecture: "Dermot F. Gleeson – Historian of Ormond, Home of the Gleeson Clan", Danny Grace, Historian and Author
20.15 Vote of Thanks by family of Dermot F Gleeson
20.30 Questions and Discussions
23.00 Close of evening
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| The Scouts' Hall, Ashe Rd, Nenagh |
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| Parking is available at the Scouts' Hall |
Saturday August 20th 2016
Event: Saturday Lecture Programme (event code B1: cost 15 euro)
Venue: The Scouts' Hall, Ashe Rd, Nenagh Bridge, Nenagh, Tipperary (click here for map)
Time: the Scouts' Hall will be open from 8.00 am so that new arrivals can come and register. Then from 9.00 am we will start a programme of presentations. Each presentation will be followed by a 5-10 minute Question & Answer session.
Session chaired by Dr Maurice Gleeson
Event: Saturday Lecture Programme (event code B1: cost 15 euro)
Venue: The Scouts' Hall, Ashe Rd, Nenagh Bridge, Nenagh, Tipperary (click here for map)
Time: the Scouts' Hall will be open from 8.00 am so that new arrivals can come and register. Then from 9.00 am we will start a programme of presentations. Each presentation will be followed by a 5-10 minute Question & Answer session.
Session chaired by Dr Maurice Gleeson
9.00 Welcome by Michael Gleeson, Chairman of the Organising Committee
09.10 Setting the scene: The Gleesons in historical context, Michael G Gleeson, Ireland, & Maurice Gleeson, UK
09.30 Irish Chain Migration to New Zealand, Nora Gleeson O’Meara, Ireland
10.10 Estate Records: Rentals as a family history source, James G Ryan, Ireland
11.00 Coffee Break (view posters & displays)
11.30 Fr Francis Gleeson, Chaplain to the Royal Munster Fusiliers (Noelle Dowling, Ireland)
12.00 The DNA of the Gleeson 'Clan', Maurice Gleeson, UK
12.45 Lunch (make own arrangements locally)
14.00 Evelyn Gleeson and the Yeats sisters, Beatrice Kelly, Ireland
14.30 ‘Battle Axe’ Gleasonian, Fenianism and the Papal Wars, John Peters & Kitty Barry, Ireland
15.00 Dr Edward M Gleeson of Kilcolman/Athlone, Michael G Gleeson, Ireland
15.30 Coffee Break (view posters & displays)
16.00 The Gleesons of Gowran and the Eureka Stockade, Brian E. Gleeson, Australia
16.30 From Ballyhiskey Tipperary to Canada: The Gleeson/Stapleton family, Mike Stapleton, Canada
17.00 Chairman closes the Programme of Presentations
17.30 Tour of Nenagh Castle with Kevin Whelan (event code B2: free of charge)
18.45 Dinner (make own arrangements)
19.30 Vigil Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Silvermines (B3: free)
19.30 - reconvene in Scouts' Hall, Ashe Rd
20.00 Justice for Harry Gleeson at last, Sean Delaney (Founder, JFHGG) & Kevin Gleeson (grand nephew of Harry Gleeson), Ireland
- free public lecture, Scouts' Hall, Nenagh
- hosted by the Silvermines Historical Society
21.00 Book-signing by Kieran Fagan, author of The Framing of Harry Gleeson
- followed by Social Evening (B4: free)
- informal socialising
- discussions of family trees, family lore, and genealogies
- view posters & displays
- DNA consultations & testing (with Dr Maurice Gleeson)
23.00 Close of Scout's Hall
Sunday August 21st 2016
Ecumenical Services (various times; C1-C5)
Catholic services are at 8.00, 9.45, 11.00 and 12.15 - see www.nenaghparish.ie & www.killaloediocese.ie/parish/silvermines/
- St Mary of the Rosary, Church Road, Nenagh - 8.00, 9.45, 12.15
- St John the Baptist, Tyone - 11.00
- Our Lady of Lourdes, Silvermines - 11.00
Church of Ireland services are at 9.30 in Templederry and 11.00 in St Mary's Nenagh - see www.limerick.anglican.org
10.30-11.30 Walking Tour of Nenagh (email Kevin Whelan, C6: 5 euro)
These popular tours are a must for anyone interested in the history of the town itself. Kevin comes highly recommended and is a font of information. Cost 5 euro per person.
10.30-11.30 Walking Tour of Nenagh (email Kevin Whelan, C6: 5 euro)
These popular tours are a must for anyone interested in the history of the town itself. Kevin comes highly recommended and is a font of information. Cost 5 euro per person.
Sunday Afternoon Programme (C7-C11)
12.00-13.00 – Tour of Silvermines village (Michael O'Brien, C7: free)
Walkabout the village of Silvermines with SHS Member Michael O’Brien starting in Cuan Mhuire, and including the Cornish Engine House and site of the old Roman Catholic Church.
12.00-13.00 – Tour of Silvermines village (Michael O'Brien, C7: free)
13.00-14.15 - light lunch in Hickey’s Pub (C8: buy own lunch)
14.30-15.30 - Kilmore cemetery tour (Pat Sheehan & Denis Gleeson, C9: free)15.45-16.45 - Kilboy cemetery tour, Dolla (John Kennedy, C10: free)
17.00 -18.00 - Kilnaneave cemetery tour (Joe Gleeson, C11: free) - wreath to be laid at grave of Dermot F Gleeson by Michael G Gleeson, Chairman of the Gleeson Clan Gathering
18.00 Dinner at local restaurants (buy own dinner)
Sunday Evening Programme (C12-C14)
Sunday Evening Programme (C12-C14)
20.00 informal gathering in local pub (Una Powell's pub; C14: free)
21.00-24.00 Tea Dance at the Scouts' Hall organised by the Nenagh Choral Society (C12: tickets are only 8 euro and will be available in advance via email here or via their Facebook page)
Monday August 22nd 2016
Day Trip to Thurles (D1-D3)
9.00 – leave from Scouts' Hall for Thurles County Library. The Library contains many genealogical records relating to Tipperary that are not available online. You can also view the Rate Books which bridge the period between the Tithe Applotement Books and Griffith’s Valuation.
10.00 – introduction from Library staff + Question & Answer session (D1: free)
11.00 – stay in Library or visit sites in Thurles town (e.g. GAA Museum, Thurles Cathedral, etc)
12.30 – lunch in Thurles town (buy own lunch)
13.30 – leave for Holycross Abbey
14.00 – tour of Holycross Abbey (D2: pay for own tour, cost 4 euro)
15.30 - Coffee Break / Afternoon Tea (self-pay)
16.00 – leave for Rock of Cashel
16.30-18.00 – tour of Rock of Cashel (D3: pay for own tour, cost 7 euro)
18.30 – dinner in Cashel (buy own dinner)
21.00 – return to Nenagh
Alternative Optional Activities - also see end of page
D4 - Genealogy Centre (open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm; Consultations with Nora Gleeson O’Meara, M.A. Genealogist)
D6 - Walking Tour of Nenagh (email Kevin Whelan to make your own arrangements; cost 5 euro)
Tuesday August 23rd 2016
A variety of optional daytime events include the following activities:
E1 - Genealogy Centre (open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm; Consultations with Nora Gleeson O’Meara, M.A. Genealogist)
E3 - Walking Tour of Nenagh (email Kevin Whelan to make your own arrangements; cost 5 euro)
E4 - Nenagh Castle (open Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 4pm, free)
E5 - St. Mary’s of the Rosary Church (open all day; free)
E6 - 11.00 - Tour of Medieval Nenagh (Franciscan Abbey & Kenyon St graveyard; Caimín O'Brien; free)
E7 - Tour of Killaloe / Ballina - contact Killaloe Heritage Tours (+353 86 803 5157)
Open Air Mining Talk – to be held in an old mine work building dating back to the early 1800s (weather permitting). The discussion will focus on mining in the areas of Silvermines, Mogul, Shallee and Magcobar.
Further details can be found here.
Wednesday August 24th 2016
Thurles County Library Study Day (F1; free)
- Thurles County Library contains many genealogical records relating to Tipperary that are not available online. These include the Rate Books which bridge the period between the Tithe Applotement Books and Griffith’s Valuation (essential for the period between 1835-1850).
- Accompanied by Committee Member Maurice Gleeson
- From 10am onwards
Alternative Optional Activities - also see end of page
F2 - Genealogy Centre (open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm; Consultations with Nora Gleeson O’Meara, M.A. Genealogist)
F4 - Walking Tour of Nenagh (email Kevin Whelan to make your own arrangements; cost 5 euro)
F5 - 20.30 - Gleeson Traditional Music Night in Paddy Rohan's pub - stories and craic (may contain nuts) followed by traditional music from 10pm with Willie Fogarty.
Genealogy Centre (open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm; Consultations with Nora Gleeson O’Meara, M.A. Genealogist)
Walking Tour of Nenagh (email Kevin Whelan to make your own arrangements; cost 5 euro)
Nenagh Castle (open Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 4pm, free)
St. Mary’s of the Rosary Church (open all day; free)
Walking Tour of Nenagh (email Kevin Whelan to make your own arrangements; cost 5 euro)
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