Blogs | McManus Heritage

The McManus Clan Association: gatherings, newsletters and the early website

Phil McManus’s historical account of the association founded in 1992 and its early Internet presence.

Phil recalls beginning his family research in 1982 and sharing his work with the McManus community.

Interesting research and stories: cattle, commerce, and the Macmanus family in Mexico.

Registration in Drumshanbo, Strokestown House, the Bush Hotel banquet, music, dancing and genealogy talks at the May 2001 gathering.

A special commemorative gathering in Fermanagh honouring Cathal Óg Mac Maghnusa, with a lecture, memorial unveiling and clan banquet.

The 16–18 August gathering: Strokestown, Arigna, the Bush Hotel banquet, Kilronan Mass and Phil McManus’s genealogy seminar.

The Impartial Reporter describes the international gathering in County Fermanagh, with music, Belle Isle, a banquet and Devenish Island.

The 4–7 September 1992 gathering: a Leitrim Observer report and the official programme, from registration to the open-air finale.