Letter from the Crowley Clan Taoiseach

While in Ireland in early May, I had an opportunity to see and/or talk to the members of the Crowley Clan Committee who have been busy making plans for the September 2004 Gathering in Bantry, Co Cork. Tanaiste Liam Crowley and I visited the Castle site. The fencing, which was done by Crowley volunteers, is now complete and looks great. This was expensive but necessary to protect what is left of the Ruins. The current owner keeps about fifty cows in that field and the potential for damage was very great. We also presented the landowner with a small gift on behalf of the Clan. Rùnaí Johnny Crowley and I visited an O'Sullivan castle being restored and the associated archeological dig, which we plan to tour during the Gathering next year.

Also thanks Charles Crowley of Massachusetts for information on the first Gathering, Dr Sean Crowley and Tanaiste Liam Crowley for assistance in compiling the list of past Taoisigh, and Michael-Patrick Crowley for the donation of €750 from the sale of his Crowley book.  Marian Crowley Chamberlain and Jim Ritzert continue to do a great job on the newsletter and web site, respectively.

Look forward to meeting many of you in Bantry in September 2004. Míle Buíochas!

Tom Crowley
An Taoiseach

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