This is the official site for all members of the O'Dubhda Clan. The original Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the Dark One", had changed over the centuries as different  spellings have been used, however, anyone with the names O'Dowd, Dowd, Dowds, Doud(e), Doody, Duddy or any other of those mentioned in Variations, is descended from the 10th century King of Connacht, Aedh Ua Dubhda (died 982), who was the first to use the surname.

Aims of the Site
There are several reasons behind the creation of this site:
1. It will serve as a source of information about the activities of the Clan Association and its members, in particular it will furnish details of the triennial Clan Rallies.

2. The History of the O'Dubhda Clan, from earliest times to the present, will be outlined in a series of pages that will be added to periodically.

3. Legends and Stories associated with the Clan and its territory will be recited,and details provided of the Sites where these events took place.

4. Hopefully, it will become a means for clansmen and women to contact each other, and assist in genealogical research - although this will depend upon the information that members can provide.

5. The site will also be an interesting source of information on one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland 

6. Finally, it is hoped that the site will stimulate interest and pride in our heritage.