EVENTS

How to set up a
Clan Tent at Festivals

This is general information on setting up a Clan tent. The members can get together and work on this as a project.

Check with the Webmaster for more information and assistance.  He can guide you in
getting your tent into the festivals.

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Our basic Clan O'Brien tent.


Books and information for all Irish.


The flag of Ireland, Munster and the O'Brien Banner.


The new Clan O'Brien 2'x10' banner for the front of the tent.
Can be purchased with any name and design for $90 plus shipping.
Great for festivals, reunions and gatherings.
Available through Schneider Signs of Modesto, California

1.  The basic tent is a fold up frame with top (10'x10').  These tents cost between $79.00 - $199.00 and will vary depending where you are located and the style you prefer.   Most festivals allow only 10'x10' tents.  Some allow larger.
2.  The Clan O'Brien banner on the tent was purchased from a sign and banner shop for $90.00 plus shipping.  The PVC frame holding up the banner is 1" PVC.  10 bungee cords to attach the banner to the frame.
3.  A standard table 60" long ($39.00).  Should have a cloth for color and displaying information.  (Mine is red)  A 48" table is used in the rear of the tent for extra books, etc.
4.  The map stand is made of PVC pipes. ($11.00).  The map frame is a piece of 3/8" plywood with a 1" frame around the edge.  The maps should be laminated for durability.  Map is hung using 2 shower curtain hooks.

5.  Information items on the table should consist of a visitor sign in log, various Irish clan and family books for looking up information about all Irish families.  A handout of your Membership form.  Binders with printouts from your websites is also helpful. Additional books about your indivudual Clans should be available for further reseach.

A list of basic informational books follow:
The Surnames of Ireland by Edward MacLysaght
ISBN: 0-7165-2366-3
Irish Families by Edward MacLysaght
ISBN: 0-7165-2364-7
More Irish Families by Edward MacLysaght
ISBN: 0-7165-2604-2
The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small by Michael C. O'Laughlin
ISBN: 0-940134-15-2
The Book of Scots-Irish Family Names by Robert Bell
ISBN: 0-85640-602-3

Additional books that may be helpful with Irish Family history and research:

Irish Pedigrees by O'Hart
ISBN: 0-8063-0737-4 (two Vol set)
Surnames in Ireland by Sir Robert E. Matheson
ISBN: 0-8063-0187-2
Irish Book of Arms by Michael C. O'Laughlin
ISBN: 0-9401-3486-1
Irish Names and Surnames, Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall. by Rev Patrick Woulfe
ISBN: 0-9401-3440-3
A Complete Guide to Heraldry by A.C.Fox-Davies
ISBN: 0-517-26643-1
History of Clare by Rev P. White
www.higginsonbooks.com
Vanishing Kingdoms by Walter J.P. Curley
ISBN: 1-84351-055-3
Erin's Blood Royal by Peter Berresford Ellis
ISBN: 0-312-23049-4

6.  I have one Ireland tri-color and Munster flag, one U.S. and California flag.  I also have an O'Brien Coat of Arms banner to display.
7.  A 'CLAN' name badge is very helpful.  People recognize you and know you are there to help them.
8.  Remember, we are representing our Chief and all Dalcassians everywhere.  We are also there to help all Irish in the pursuit of their understanding their Irish heritage.  We should work closely with other Irish Clans and Societies in helping all Irish everywhere learn about their heritage..

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