O'Gara

Old Irish : Ó Gadð

Modern : O'Gadhra

The Clan  O'Gara is of the Luigni, descendants of Lugh, the God our fathers swore by, who came to Ireland in the Eriann (2nd Celtic) invasion

The Clan of O'Gara, O'Gadhra in Irish, is closely associated with O'Hara. They have a common descent down to the tenth century. Gadhra, the eponymous ancestor of the O'Garas, being nephew of Eaghra, (a quo the O'Haras). He was the son of Poprigh, and died in 927 A.D.  Subsequently,  two clans  established separate chieftainries, O'Gara taking the territory to the south of the barony now known as Leyney, Co. Sligo, the O'Haras being to the north of them. The association remained close and the chiefs of the two clans  frequently alternated as rulers of Leyney. Eaghra, son of Poprigh, Lord of Leyney in Connaught, died in 927.

Coat of Arms

Blazon : Argent, three lions rampant on a chief gules a demi-lion rampant or.

Crest    : A demi-lion rampant ermine holding between the paws a wreath of oak vert. acorned or.

Motto    : Fortiter et Fideliter

(Translation: Bravely and Faithfully)

The following are some of the many acceptable variations of the name: O'Gara, Gara,

O'Gara is registered as a Clan of Ireland with Clans of Ireland, Genealogical Office, 2 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.