Travelling to Ireland

[Woodsman]

I'll be travelling to Ireland for a week's stay and am somewhat limited on kilts and accessories but hope to look my best.

I'll be bringing my USAKilt Casual Tara, with brown leather belt and Rob Roy sporran. However my usual dress is casual -T-shirts, scrunched down hose and hiking boots.

I realize that I may be the only standout in a kilt. And since I am limiting myself to bringing just one kilt, I will probably wear it for a few days or part of a day (at pubs, fairs, etc.).

Any advice from the rabble -either Irish born Irish bred; those of you who have visited Ireland before; or those of you with more fashion savvy than me.

I will try to post a photo or two.

[Mael Coluim]

Pack a sweater and mac (rain coat).

It's a beautiful country. Enjoy!

[beloitpiper]

I lived in Galway and Belfast for awhile and if you wear a kilt everybody will assume that you are a Scot over for a bachelor party or football (soccer) match. The Irish never wear kilts, unless they're pipers in the military.

Just thought I'd give you a heads up.

[Woodsman]

I lived in Galway and Belfast for awhile and if you wear a kilt everybody will assume that you are a Scot over for a bachelor party or football (soccer) match. The Irish never wear kilts, unless they're pipers in the military.

Just thought I'd give you a heads up.

I figured as much. But somehow I just can't travel to Ireland without wearing the kilt. It's something I do here to honor my ancestrial Irishness. Understand now, I expect the same reception-perception as wearing a kilt in this country.

[Mikilt]

Unless you meet some hardcore kilties, don't be surprised if no one recognizes the Tara tartan. While it's a lovely tribute, I doubt you'll meet anyone who even knows there is such a tartan.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I figured as much. But somehow I just can't travel to Ireland without wearing the kilt. It's something I do here to honor my ancestrial Irishness. Understand now, I expect the same reception-perception as wearing a kilt in this country.

It's not something that the Irish do and, frankly, expect to be met with a degree of hostility in some locales where the wearing of a kilt-- especially by a yank-- is going to be seen as anything but respectful.

If you truly want to honour your Irish ancestry, don't dress like a Scotsman. Especially in Ireland.

[davidlpope]

If you truly want to honour your Irish ancestry, don't dress like a Scotsman. Especially in Ireland.

***.

[beloitpiper]

It's not something that the Irish do and, frankly, expect to be met with a degree of hostility in some locales where the wearing of a kilt-- especially by a yank-- is going to be seen as anything but respectful.

MoR is right--the Irish aren't as stoic and reserved with their opinions as the Scots are....

[Woodsman]

The outfit I have now has American written all over it -USAKilts emblem, baseball cap, t-shirt.

As I was dressed in it today I was thinking, it's not so much about Irish heritage as it is comfort. The kilt felt good and as I will be on vacation in Ireland it sure would be nice to be comfortable. Funny wearing the kilt here to Irish festivals and not being able to wear it in Ireland. I don't mean to come accross as disrespectful or an ugly American.

Maybe I should talk about the Cambell's in my family even though they married into it.

I will be posting a couple of photos and would still like everyone's opinion.

[Derek]

For what its worth, n soz to say different .... we have done two 14 days tours (music gigging) in Ireland. These have included Dublin, Galway, Limmerick, Ennis, Cork, Middleton, Naas, Wexford, Waterford, Youghal and several small villages. None have been festivals. They have either been small concert hall/art centres and pubs.
I wore my cilt/kilt all day every day on these tours and did not encounter any problems. We used to 'sightsee' during the day on route to the next gig and have the odd bevy n pub grub as well. Again I never experienced any probs. Just went about my business.
Iechyd Da
Derek