The Kilt's use in Irish Nationalism

[seanachie]

However, I don't believe this to be true for everyone. I'm under no illusion of my nationality. Born and raised in Ireland, and while I've been living in Scotland for a while, I'm still Irish.
To be honest, I like the look of the kilt, and enjoy wearing it. So instead of wearing a Scottish tartan, which I believe I have no right to, I wear a tartan representing my country/province.

I think your comment is very interesting, particularly the: " I wear a tartan representing my country/province." and being native born Irish. There are threads here that indicate that none of the Irish tartans have been officially adopted by any government/municipality/ city etc. I tried to contact the Irish culture minister last year but unfortunately it was around the general election and I did not receive a response. A few cynics have suggested the Irish tartans are a way to make a few Punts off Irish Americans. So are you quite happy with your County tartan and do you prefer HOE's tartans or the Marton Mills County Crest? Using Clare as an example (I used to own a flat in Ennis) the Banner County has such different tartans between HOE and Marton Mills. For myself I have spent a lot of time in Connemara, one of my favorite places, and like the tartan but the tartan unfortunately is not made in kilt weight. (PS I do note your avatar has the HOE tartan)