Noirin and Sean Ó Caiside at the 1998 Cassidy Clan Rally. Sean served as Chief of the Clan from 1991 to 2003. With Sean’s passing, Noirin became our Chief and served as Chief until 2005.
The first Cassidy Clan Chieftain Sean Ó Caiside and his wife Noirin at the 1998 Cassidy Clan Rally.
Sean and Noirin Ó Caiside singing at our 1999 Clan Rally.
Noirin and Sean O Caiside at their house outside Dublin in 2001.
Noirin Ó Caiside and sons and other family members performing at the 2005 Cassidy Clan Rally.
Dr. Sheila Cassidy at her inauguration as An Caisideach on Devenish Island at our 2005 rally. Born in 1937 in Lincolnshire, England, Sheila Cassidy is the daughter of Air Vice Marshall John Reginald Cassidy, who played a central role in Great Britain’s telecommunications industry during World War II. At the age of 10, the family moved to Australia and lived on a chicken farm during her teenage years. By 15, she realized she wanted to be a doctor and returned to England to pursue her studies at Somerville College, Oxford.
Dr. Cathal Cassidy of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, with Dr. Sheila Cassidy during the inauguration ceremony at the 2005 rally.
An O’ Caisideach Philip Patrick (Pat) Cassidy was from County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, where all Cassidys originated. In this photo from the ceremony at Devenish Island during the 2011 rally, Pat is greeting Nuala Cassidy with Brent Cassidy in the rear.
Pat Cassidy, Chief of the Cassidy Clan, with his grandchildren.
Pat Cassidy and Nuala Cassidy at the 2014 rally.
Nuala Cassidy with her brother Noel at the 2017 Clan Rally where she was installed as Chieftain.
The Cassidy Clan is headed by the Chief of the Clan, who is referred to or addressed by the title “An O’ Caisideach,” and the officers of the Executive Committee. The An O’Caisideach is an honoree position and ex-officio member of the Executive Committee.
The first An O’ Caisideach was Sean Ó Casaide of the Republic of Ireland, who was designated honorary Chief of the Clan for life. Sean served in this position from 1991 to 2003. With Sean’s passing, his wife Noirin Casaide was designated Chief of the Clan and served as Chief until 2005.
Noirin and Sean Ó Caiside at the 1998 Cassidy Clan Rally.
Dr. Sheila Cassidy from Australia was inaugurated as An Caisideach inaugurated on Devenish Island at the 2005 Cassidy Clan Rally.
Three years later Philip Patrick Cassidy (known as Pat) from County Fermanagh was installed as An Caisideach, and served as our Chieftain through the 2014 rally.
Sadly, Pat died in August 2014 and as a mark of respect for his dedication and commitment to the Cassidy Clan organization since 1991, the office of An Caisideach was left vacant.
At our 2017 Gathering, Nuala Cassidy was elected as the new Chieftain.
Nuala Cassidy with her brother Noel at the 2017 Clan Rally where she was installed as Chieftain.
