Hello from Oklahoma!

**TannerKelly** · 13th July 17, 12:49 PM

Hello!

I found this site completely on accident while searching for more information about my family.

I know the maternal side of the family fairly well, but have bene having a tremendous amount of trouble with my dads side.
I have always been told that the Kelly's were from far N.E. Ireland and the S.W. Highlands and associated with the Clan Donald but unfortunately I really know nothing about the Paternal side other than what has been passed down.

Anywho! I'm just an Okie searching for my heritage and help forming my cultural identity

**Father Bill** · 13th July 17, 01:44 PM

Welcome to the 'Great Rabble'!

**Tarheel** · 13th July 17, 01:47 PM

Well met Mr. Kelly. As you discover more about your dad's family line (and if there be Scots among them) I hope the kilt will become a part of your world. Glad to have you with us.

**Tomak** · 14th July 17, 07:15 AM

Hello and welcome from Southern California.

**Richrail** · 14th July 17, 07:48 AM

from Reno, NV.

**KiltedDixon** · 14th July 17, 04:52 PM

Welcome from North Texas!

**Trekkieusn** · 15th July 17, 06:29 AM

Welcome from Arizona

**WillowEstate** · 16th July 17, 07:21 AM

Hi and a warm welcome from sunny Queensland!

**Jack Daw** · 17th July 17, 05:30 AM

Hello and welcome from Houston, TX. Well, if you insist on being Irish, we can't stop you (I'm of Irish ancestry on my mother's side). Here is a link of the various Irish festivals about the country include our neighbors to the north.

https://www.everfest.com/cultural/irish-festivals

Unfortunately, I saw no entries for Oklahoma, but Dallas has the North Texas Irish Festival. Some Scottish festivals and certainly some Celtic festivals also feature a good many Irish cultural items, as well.