Hibernial dress, caledonial custom: A brief history of irish kilts & tartans

[Good Egg]

I found this (LINKY THINGY) interesting article by Matthew Newsome & Todd Wilkinson on the Irish pipe Band Assoc site. Its about 10 pages of word so I put the link up rather than the whole article.

[macwilkin]

I found this (LINKY THINGY) interesting articleby Matthew Newsome & Todd Wilkinson on the Irish pipe Band Assoc site. Its about 10 pages of word so I put the link up rather than the whole article.

In the words of a John Ford Subaltern, "I THANK YOU, SIR!"

Those not wishing to open a word document can read the article here:

http://scottishtartans.org/irish_kilts.htm

Comments & additions (with proper documentation) are always welcome.

Todd W.

[Good Egg]

I thought the name sounded familiar but did not make the link.

Its a very well thought out article.

[CMcG]

And here is the accompanying, 10 page, Xmarks thread about the article:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...tartans-57417/

[macwilkin]

And here is the accompanying, 10 page, Xmarks thread about the article:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...tartans-57417/

In the words of John Wayne, "thanks".

T.

[CMcG]

In the words of John Wayne, "thanks".

T.

You're welcome?

It's a great article and certainly worthy of promotion and/or another discussion. I posted the link to the original discussion for information's sake.

[macwilkin]

You're welcome?

It's a great article and certainly worthy of promotion and/or another discussion. I posted the link to the original discussion for information's sake.

I was thinking more of some of the comments in that thread.

T.

[CMcG]

I was thinking more of some of the comments in that thread.

T.

Indeed, one can't mention the word "Irish" and "kilt" together around here without stirring up a hornet's nest...

Seriously though, I really enjoyed reading a properly researched article on the subject.

[artificer]

That is a great article. I read it originally on the STM website. I still want to buy a kilt in my wife's county and family tartans though

[macwilkin]

That is a great article. I read it originally on the STM website. I still want to buy a kilt in my wife's county and family tartans though

As well you should -- just don't claim an ancient pedigree for it.

Thank you both for the comments!

T.