Kilts in Ireland (Eire) were not historic, and only came into existence in any real way with the rise of Irish Nationalism and even then it was with a very select group of people, so there isn't any real " old history" of kilts in Ireland. The ranges of Irish tartans were designed more for the american market than the home one, and while today you might see some kilts worn there, it is unusual, and most likely by visitors.
St Patricks Day "Grand celebrations" are really American, although beginning to be seen in other places as well, so yet again kilts are not really featured.