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Do the Irish have clan tartans?
Yes, some. There are not nearly as many as there are Scottish clan tartans. A few have deeper roots, but the majority were designed in the 1970s-1990s by people or commercial entities (some not even Irish).
Remember - even Scottish family tartans are not usually more than 200 years old. Most were developed in the 19th century. At that time, the Irish cultural revival was off to a slower and later start than that of Scotland. More to the point, the Scottish clan tradition was still loosely in place (though not a political force) whereas clans in Ireland had dissipated much much earlier due to English rule. So, no Irish clan ever traditionally had a "personal tartan."
"Why can't I find my Irish family name tartan?"
We hear this a lot. The basic answer is that while there are several Irish clan tartans now registered with the British government, most are not being woven by any reputable mills in the UK.
This is a situation of market forces at work. There has not been a strong demand for most Irish family tartans, partly because not many people even thought to look for them. Ironically, the gap left by the assumption that Irish tartans were not wanted allowed a different form of tartan to enter the kilting world and become hugely popular - the Irish County Tartans.
What is an Irish County Tartan?
The Irish County tartans have in the past twenty years become the go-to for most kilt enthusiasts wishing to show Irish heritage pride. As universal tartans, they are open to anyone to wear. Since they are based on geography, it is also far easier for anyone with Irish ancestry to find one or more that fit their family history. Not all Irish families ever had tartans. But every Irish family had to live somewhere, right? The county tartans essentially fill the role for Ireland that District or Regional tartans serve in Scotland.
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