Gallagher Events – Past
A record of the gatherings and milestones that have brought the Gallagher Clan together over the years, celebrating our shared heritage and strengthening the bonds of family across the globe.
- The first meeting — April 2005
- First get-together — February 2006
- A Gallagher Gaeltacht Evening — March 2007
- Donegal Town — May 2007
- First Gallagher Global Gathering — September 2007
- Second Gallagher Global Gathering — September 2013
Guinness World Record™ Attempt
September 7, 2007
Those wishing to take part in the record attempt had first to register, show their photo-id or their birth certificates to the officials.
This was overseen by two witnesses, who in turn were overseen by an adjudicator, Ms. Katie Forde, sent over by the Guinness World Records™ organisation to make sure everything was done by the rules and to carry out the official count.
The Guinness World Record™ Certificate Presentation
The Guinness World Record™ Certificate was presented to Adrian Gallagher by Ms. Katie Forde.
The Gallagher Anthem — First Public Performance
After the presentation, Frank Gallagher, the composer, conducted the Garda Band in a stirring rendition of the brand new piece of music, “The Gallagher Anthem”. This had been specially commissioned by the Gallagher Clan organisation and this was its first public airing. Copies of a CD with the anthem can be had through the Clan.
The Committee Celebrates with the GWR Certificate
The committee (with a few notable absentees from the picture) celebrates the victory after all the hard work that made this historic moment possible.
What Would We Have Done Without the Helpers?
The assistance given by this group of ladies and one gentleman was invaluable. Some of the helpers on the day with the Certificate.