What is The Galley?

Published twice a year, "The Galley" is a family literary magazine by the Clan MacNeil Association of America (CMAA). It represents the international diaspora of Clan MacNeil kin, with a focus on cultural, historical, and personal accomplishments. Each issue features profiles of interesting MacNeils (of any of the related family sept names … think Neill, O’Neal, McNeill, and about 120 others), whose accomplishments run the gamut of fields of endeavor.

Our magazine highlights Scottish-related events in the US, from Highland games to Burn’s Night celebrations and reunions (including our Annual General Meeting). It includes the work of emerging poets, fiction writers, and essayists, artists, and cartoonists. There are reviews of books, films, and exhibitions, as well as CMAA officer and commissioner reports from around the country, as well as articles from kin abroad. We celebrate births, deaths, marriages, graduations, travels, public service, and other milestones. Our Clan Genealogist writes regular articles on genealogical discoveries and avenues for exploring family ties.

Significant Recognition

Do you know that the Library of Congress has accepted "The Galley"? Yes, it's true! Being accepted by the Library of Congress is a significant achievement for a publication. This is because the Library acquires only a small percentage of published items and it indicates that the publication has cultural, historical, or other significant value.

The Galley was a top-performing publication in the Family Tree Newsletter Contest, which was sponsored by the Odom Genealogy Library for ten years, from 1995 to 2004. The publication won several awards during this period, including first place in the Magazine category and the Grand Prize (for all categories) for four consecutive years. In 2002, a new category was added, the Master's Class Division, and The Galley won this category in 2002, 2003, and 2004.

Content We Love

The CMAA is always seeking contributions for its bi-annual magazine "The Galley". As a platform for bringing our family together and introducing them to interesting people/events around the country and around the globe, we share items of family interest in "The Galley". It provides a great opportunity for members to showcase their talents and share their stories with others.

We welcome contributions in a variety of forms, including:

We welcome your contributions, whether you enjoy writing, sharing your genealogical research, or have a talent for creating works of art. Submit your work today and help preserve the legacy of the MacNeil Clan for future generations.

Submit Your Content Now!

To submit your work for publication in "The Galley," please send your text as a Word document or email and submit the highest-quality photos via email to TheGalley@clanmacneilusa.us. The Galley team will review the submission and contact you with any questions. Another submission option for members is to log in to the website and submit through the portal. If you need to send your contribution through the mail, contact Editor Vicki Corporon to make arrangements. We look forward to hearing from you!

Deadline for contributions for the Fall/Winter edition: September 15th
Deadline for contributions for the Spring/Summer: March 15th

The Clan MacNeil Association of America is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and promote the heritage and culture of the MacNeil Clan. The association serves as a resource for individuals of MacNeil descent and those interested in Scottish heritage, providing opportunities for members to connect with like-minded individuals. To advance its mission, the association sponsors events, publishes "The Galley," and maintains a website.