The Clan McGrath International Gathering 2026 took place from the 18th – 21st June 2026. Basing ourselves in Enniskillen, the County town of Fermanagh, we explored the history and heritage of the Clan McGrath in Ulster. Our theme ‘Bound by Blood’ focused on the relationship of the Clan McGrath as Coarbs (hereditary overseers) of the important pilgrimage islands of Lough Derg in the territory of Termonmagrath from the 13th to late 16th centrury,
We explored our relationship at the centre of the three great Gaelic kingdoms of Tirconnell under the O’Donnelly Chiefs, Tyrone under the O’Neill Chiefs and Fermanagh under the Maguire Chiefs. How the Clan McGrath navigated the politics of this often turbulent time as diplomats, negotiators and in their hereditary office as Coarbs, producing great and influential characters who influenced Irelands political and cultural landscape to this day.
You can view our full 4-day programme below and below the programme, our galleries of photos from each of our programme days. Please stay in touch with our website and social media pages (links in the home page) for information on our Clan McGrath International Gathering 2028, when we will be in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the completion of the McGrath Castle at Sleady.
