Clan Poole

The image to the right is that of the Clan Poole Cromach, (Shepherd’s Crook), that’s been passed down the family line for generations. The Clan Poole Claidheamh Mòr (Great Sword), the Clan Oath Stone and the Coronet worn by the Clan Chief, all are integral ceremonial items. All these form the Clan Poole ceremonial Clan Jewels. The Poole Claidheamh Mòr, is a Scottish Claymore Sword, twisted wooden hilt, brass guard and pommel. The Clan Oath Stone was sourced from Wales,this stone is used at the investiture of Clan Poole Chief’s, the incoming Chief would lay a hand upon the stone and swear an oath to the Clan and its members. Likewise the Chief’s Coronet, (Brass hammered circlet) is also used during an investiture, to the left is the Clan seat and the Shevington Lordship Livery draped atop.

Clan Poole (Ó Pollach) Cadet Dynastic House of the Uí Néill - Cenél Conaill

Céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes) - YDNA R-BY21233 - mtDNA U5a2b4a

Fáilte, Clan Poole (Ó Pollach) stands today as a recognised Irish clan of royal descent, registered with Finte na hÉireann, Clans of Ireland, the independent authority that maintains the registry of Irish clans. Formally established on 7 March 2019, Clan Poole represents the first gathering of our name in history, a modern clan built upon ancient Irish roots that trace directly to the royal Cenél Conaill branch of the Northern Uí Néill. Since our foundation, the Clan has grown into a global family, welcoming members and friends from Ireland, Britain, and across the world, united by shared heritage, kinship, and the living traditions of Gaelic culture. What is a Clan? A clan is a group of people united by an actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if lineage details are unknown, clan members may be organized around a founding member or apical ancestor. But, you don’t have to bear the name of the Clan to be a member of it, you can put in a request to the Clan and its Chief, thus obtaining membership by that route. Clans preceded more centralized forms of community organization and government, and exist in every country. Members may identify with a coat of arms or other symbol to show that they are an independent clan.

If you’d like to represent Clan Poole using our Tartan, make sure you have permission to use the Tartan first by Emailing us beforehand. The Poole Tartan at present is custom woven per item, those who want an item woven, be it a kilt or scarf, shop around to find a weaver that’s best for you. Prices do vary.

Clan Poole Tartan

Recent Clan updates

(December 5th 2025 new letter from the Chief) (News Section updated) You can also you can now listen to The Calling of Clan Poole, a piece of Pipe music commissioned by our Chief and Composed by Keith Knight; either on our Facebook Page or new YouTube Channel. Join the Clan and become a part of our history, make our journey a part of yours, as our motto states et nos unum summus - Together we are one! Clan Membership is free! Or £29.99 GBP per year, to become a supportive member.

Registered

To the right you will see the winter edition of Irish Roots Magazine, of which our Clan Chief’s Y-DNA discovies have been published. This is a great thing for the clan, as we now have even more eyes on us. It delves into his unbroken royal paternal line, and how we now not only are an Irish clan, but a royal one at that. The magazine can be purchased both in print and digitally and is shipped worldwide, if any clan members would like a copy of thier own.