Kilts in Irish tartans, anyone?

**nh_maclean** · 15th January 10, 03:33 PM

I plan on getting a kilt done in the Armagh County tartan one day, since I have family from there.

**Mael Coluim** · 15th January 10, 05:03 PM

Here's my Newsome Box Pleat in St. Patrick tartan.

**Paul** · 15th January 10, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by denmcdough

Paul, are you specifically looking for a general Irish tartan, or would you consider a family one, also?

Many people would want to stay with a connection to a particular clan, but after being on this site, I see that many say you can pretty much wear whatever you like. So, I found one for me...MacDonagh. If you go to Scotweb, you can punch in the name and search for a color swatch.

Hope this helps!!?? Den

Hi Den.
Well I'm looking for something that I have a family connection to, though, my Irish ancestors largely had some form of Scots name for some reason so I'm not too sure of any actual Irish family tartans that I have a connection to.
So at the moment I'm looking for something quite general or as specific as a county (I think!).

**Paul** · 15th January 10, 05:17 PM

wow!
Lots of stunning tartans and kilts, thanks for posting pictures everyone. At the moment the Ireland's National and County Donegal have caught my eye. From what I know my grandpa's mother traveled from her home county of Donegal to Belfast in search of work before moving to Glasgow for a better life for her child. She then died giving birth to my grandpa, who was raised by his stepfather Patrick Cassidy.
Just a wee bit of my family history for those of you who may be interested

and if anyone else had some pics then feel free to add. Can't wait to see more!