We have been informed that as done by other ex-reigning Gaelic royals, the MacCarthy Mor has created a new dynastic honour.
It is called ‘The Companionate of Cashel’ – reflecting the historic relation of the family with the Rock of Cashel, Cormac’s Chapel, etc. – and will be very limited in terms of its award.
All awards when made will be on St. Patrick’s Day in any year.
It was stressed that this Companionate is not a knightly order, and makes no claims of historic continuity.