A question for our Irish kiltie brothers

[macwilkin]

Agreed! Only a few hard-core traditionalists have a problem with the "pan-celtic" concept. Irish usage, as you say, now has a solid century of history behind it, so "Irish kilts" should be an acceptable reality to all. (I only object to folks twisting history and claiming an Irish origin to kilts.)

I think that's a very reasonable statement, to be sure. This "hard-core traditionalist" can agree to everything you said, Brian.

Cheers,

Todd

[Jerry]

While my father immigrated from County Tyrone in the late 1920s, we are Scots. At least that is what the Irish American Society tells me. I am also a Gordon on my mother's side of the family.

[Ayin McFye]

I regularly wear the Irish National Tartan, as well as a MacKenzie for the Scottish side of my heritage as well. I strongly embrace my Irish Heritage and traditions. It's the term "Tradition" that i fear some people interpret with vast difference. As far as I understand though, as many people have quoted the Kilt has only really been around for 100+ years in Ireland. But honestly even if the tradition start 5 years ago, I would still embrace it. My Irish family name may not have it's own tartan for me to wear, but I am proud nonetheless.

Most states if not all for all i know in the US have their own tartan as well. These tartans just like their ancestors in Ireland and Scotland should be worn with respect.