A boy from Newhall becomes the 26th Lord Kinfauns, and his clan gathers at Killone.
County Clare. A boy, one of eleven children, born and raised in Newhall. He left for London and travelled the world, but his heart was always in Newhall.2024. Fergus Commane, Chief of Clan Ó Comáin, succeeded as 26th Lord Kinfauns, and the title came to Newhall. With his wife, Maria, Lady Kinfauns, he looks after St John’s holy well and the ruins of Killone Abbey on the estate.Clans of Ireland recognised Clan Ó Comáin in 2025, when its patron was Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, and Fergus was consecrated as Taoiseach, chosen by the derbhfine in the old Brehon-law manner. In 2026 he was welcomed at the gathering of Clans of Ireland in Dublin.June 2026. The clan held its first gathering at Killone, with Mass said at the holy well. The Bishop of Killaloe and the Mayor were guests of honour.
