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How to set up a
Clan O'Brien Tent

This is general information on setting up a Clan O'Brien tent. The Chapter 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 and yes, I am wearing a traditional, solid color Irish kilt. I chose the Saffron color. Traditionally, the Irish wore solid colored kilts. Any color available was worn. Plaid tartans were also available in Ireland but usually only the more affluent could afford them.


Books and information for all Irish.


The flag of Munster and the O'Brien Banner.


The new Clan O'Brien 2'x10' banner for the front of the tent.
May be purchased for $110 plus shipping.
Great for festivals, reunions and gatherings.
Available through the Clan Shop.

The new Clan O'Brien 2'x3' banner for marching in parades.
May be purchased for $60.00, including shipping.
Great for festivals, reunions and gatherings.
Available through the Clan Shop.

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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 tent 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 Chapter Membership form and a copy of the O'Brien Clan Foundation pages.  These can be printed from the website and copied.  A binder with pages from the website would be handy also. Additional books about Clan O'Brien are available in the Clan Shop.

A list of basic informational books follow and are available through Borders or Amazon.com:

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
Families of County Kerry Vol II
ISBN: 0-940134-36-5
Families of County Clare Vol III
ISBN: 0-940134-37-3
Families of County Cork Vol IV
ISBN: 0-940134-35-7
Families of County Limerick Vol V
ISBN: 0-940134-31-4
Irish Book of Arms by Michael C. O'Laughlin
ISBN: 0-9401-3486-1
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
A Social History of Ancient Ireland by P.W.Joyce (Two Volume set)
ISBN: 0-940134-24-1

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 O'BRIEN' name badge (above) is very helpful.  People recognize you and know you are there to help them.
8.  Remember, we are representing The O'Brien and all O'Briens everywhere.  We are also there to help all Irish in the pursuit of their understanding their Irish heritage.  The O'Brien Clan works very close with other Irish Clans and Societies in helping all Irish everywhere learn about their heritage.

 

 
 
   
 
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