{"id":42571,"date":"2026-08-12T17:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativeireland.gov.ie\/event\/the-o-lalor-clan-gathering-festival-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T17:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T16:00:16","slug":"the-o-lalor-clan-gathering-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.creativeireland.gov.ie\/en\/event\/the-o-lalor-clan-gathering-festival-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The O&#8217; Lalor Clan Gathering Festival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The O&#8217;Lalor clan gathering is an annual weekend festival in County Laois celebrating the heritage of the ancient O&#8217;Leathlobhair (Lalor\/Lawlor\/Lawler) clan. Running for over 30 years, it features historical tours, an AGM, traditional music, storytelling, an ecumenical service, and the ceremonial election of a new clan chieftain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, followed by a guest speaker and live music.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Saturday (July 11):<\/strong> Members visited historical sites including Lalor&#8217;s Mills, Dysart, and the Rock of Dunamaise, concluding with a dinner, live music, storytelling, and the election of a new clan chieftain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Sunday (July 12):<\/strong> An ecumenical service was held at Killermogh Church. 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