Quote Originally Posted by MacSimoin
Ozmeath,

Yes, it is the Irish Fitzsimmons and if you're wondering if it's a named tartan, it is. The tartan was recorded in the Scottish Tartans Authority's International Tartan Index on December 20, 2005. Go here to see it online (the CAD-generated .gif at the site is way off in color but that's okay).

The Fitzsimmons tartan is available for wear by anyone of Irish birth or descent bearing or bearing relation to the following surnames (or variants):

Fitzsimmons, Simmons, Fitzsimons, Simons and MacSimoin.

However, anyone wishing to wear the Fitzsimmons Tartan may certainly do so.
Well that certainly is music to my ears, a peaches and cream lass to my eyes and a feirce blow to my bank account. Looks like I've got an official traditional to look forward to. I'm just glad it's such a fine looking tartan. Thanks for the enlightening post MacSimoin and I'll send you the bill!
BTW how dare the clergy have a go at one of our proud members! Have you seen some of the gear they get into?! They should know better.
Erin