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Published on: 9/2/2008
Last Visited: 9/5/2008
The most senior male in this line is Thomas O'Higgins now living in Cheshire, England who is the 8th great grandson of Shean Duff O'Higgins the last recorded Gaelic Lord of Ballynary.
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Chief Thomas spent his early life at his family home in Dublin and also spent time at his family seat in Summerhill, Co.Meath.He married the former Oonagh O'Meara, who is descended from Alfonsi DuPrat a 19th century Surgeon General in the French military.After moving to England in 1956 Chief Thomas served in the British Army in Germany and the Outer Hebrides before pursueing a long career as a field engineer.Although he never sought such recognition himself, in 2005 he was acclaimed as titular Chieftain of the O'Higgins.A committed democrat his style as Lord of Ballynary is something he carries with some discomfiture.However, at the same time, he also sees the designation as a perceptible connection with his Clan's heritage and as such he is concerned that it be preserved and passed on.Now retired he enjoys working in his garden, visiting with family in Ireland and supporting when his schedule allows the activities of the O'Higgins Clan.
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