The following is from Stephan Cassidy
who knew Nuala much better and longer than I did.
This was posted on the Clan's Facebook
Page (facebook.com/cassidyclan)
It is with great
sadness but also the deepest appreciation for a life well lived and incredible
contributions spanning three decades to the Cassidy Clan that we announce the passing of
the Cassidy Clan Chieftain (An O Caisideach) Nuala Cassidy. After a long
illness Nuala passed away early this morning, 7 November, in County Armagh, Northern
Ireland.
Nuala was inaugurated as our Chieftain at the Clan Rally in 2017 during a ceremony on
Devenish Island. While becoming Chieftain represented the pinnacle of her service to the
Cassidy Clan, it is not hyperbole to state that the modern Cassidy Clan would not have
commenced and thrived from its founding in 1991 to the present without Nuala's tireless
efforts and incredible contributions - all on a voluntary, unpaid basis.
Nuala was simply the backbone of the Cassidy Clan. From its founding 1991 under the
leadership of Colm Cassidy of County Clare, Nuala served as the Clan Secretary. She
co-organized the first clan rally and each rally thereafter, eventually becoming the lead
organizer of all Clan rallies.
Nuala also eagerly took on the role of Clan Genealogist, maintaining Cassidy records and
assisting countless Cassidys from across the globe in tracing their Irish ancestors.
Eventually, Nuala became Chairperson of the Cassidy Clan herself, and then Chieftain in
2017.
Nuala's warm smile, kindness, dedication, sense of humor and sharp intellect will be
missed by all. I offer my deepest condolences to her family.
Please share your memories and experiences with Nuala here in the comments. We will pass
them onto her family. When we learn of the date and location of Nuala's memorial service,
we will update this post.
- Stephen Cassidy, Cassidy Clan Tánaiste