Quote Originally Posted by davidlpope View Post
I believe that HKJRB623's reference to "the Irish" also refers to "Americans of Irish-descent in America", although I hope he'll chime in and clarify.

My contention is that most Americans are wholly unaware of Padraig Pearse and the use of the kilt in Irish Revivalism. Most folks who first come to XMarks seem to be unaware of this, as well, and have some vague notion that the early Irish wore the kilt in the current, Scottish manner.
Maybe this is the case, although I would hope not. I would hope that if Americans claim to be wearing kilts to honour their Irish heritage, they would have at least looked into some of the history or how the kilt is seen in modern day Ireland.