Brian Barou vs. Prince Charlie

[billmcc]

denmcdough,

I am Scots-Irish. The choice between a PC and a Brian Boru is a matter of style and personal preference. I personally don't like either jacket. I prefer a simpler mess style jacket.

seanachie,

As I understand it, the Brian Boru and Kilkenny jackets are a recent development and have no significant history. I don't think offering these jackets is an attempt to fool anyone. Just a desire to give Irish kilt wearers the option of wearing something besides a Scottish style jacket.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

As I understand it, the Brian Boru and Kilkenny jackets are a recent development and have no significant history. I don't think offering these jackets is an attempt to fool anyone. Just a desire to give Irish kilt wearers the option of wearing something besides a Scottish style jacket.

As the designer of both jackets, I can say without fear of contradiction that Bill is right on the money with his assessment. It's my opinion that if an Irish man wishes to wear a kilt, then he should do it as distinctively as possible, rather than looking to all the world like a Scotsman.