Irish Tartans Questions

[gilmore]

That wasn't my point, Dave. My point was that the Ulster tartan did not originate in the 19th century, when Irish nationalists began to adopt Highland attire as some sort of "pan-Celtic" garment.

Todd

The Ulster tartan occurred to me, but I think it could be distinguished from the later Irish tartans as it was most likely worn by Scots (or a Scot) who probably would not have identified themselves as being Irish, but as Scots merely living in Ireland at the time. It is a beautiful tartan IMHO.

[macwilkin]

The Ulster tartan occurred to me, but I think it could be distinguished from the later Irish tartans as it was most likely worn by Scots (or a Scot) who probably would not have identified themselves as being Irish, but as Scots merely living in Ireland at the time. It is a beautiful tartan IMHO.

Good point, gilmore. Some scholars believe it was woven in Ireland, and then sent to the Highlands where it was made into the pair of trews, as per the article on the Ulster-Scots agency. And yes, it's pedigree is certainly more Scottish than Irish, much like the Ulster-Scots themselves.

Cheers,

Todd