Tartan

[Sean McNiff]

I was told that there was a McNiff family tartan. Does anyone know what it is/ have a picture of it. I would appreciate any help.<p>Sean
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Miach@aol.com

[John O'Beirne]

<br>: Ireland has nevr used tartans, Sean. The history of tartans is Scottish. Read 'Scottish Clan and Family Names', by Roddy Martine or 'The Highland Clans' by Moncreiffe and Hicks. I just look in both books (there is a MacMillan on my tree) and did not see your surname. Many folks would love to tell you there is a tartan for your surname, however, to take your money. If your family tree is from Ireland, save your money.<p>Och, Aye Laddie, the always reliable Maureen is correct. What's more is that MacLysaght lists your name as the Leitrim variant of Cunniff and "Scottish Clans & their Tartans," (1931) does not list MacNiff as a Clan, Sept or Dependent. So, you're stuck with us lot! Welcome! <p>
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[Brian]

: <br>: : Ireland has nevr used tartans, Sean. The history of tartans is Scottish. Read 'Scottish Clan and Family Names', by Roddy Martine or 'The Highland Clans' by Moncreiffe and Hicks. I just look in both books (there is a MacMillan on my tree) and did not see your surname. Many folks would love to tell you there is a tartan for your surname, however, to take your money. If your family tree is from Ireland, save your money.<p>: Och, Aye Laddie, the always reliable Maureen is correct. What's more is that MacLysaght lists your name as the Leitrim variant of Cunniff and "Scottish Clans & their Tartans," (1931) does not list MacNiff as a Clan, Sept or Dependent. So, you're stuck with us lot! Welcome! <p>True. No tartans. Unless you go with a St. Patricks, Ulster or Tara tartan. Irish kilts were normally solid colors like Ancient Irish blue, saffron or green.

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[Gary Slevin]

Is this the same Sean who bore an uncanny resemblance to a young JFK. If so don't look for tartan go straight up to Paddy Conlon and ask him for the price of a new tartan. Tell him I sent you!!: I was told that there was a McNiff family tartan. Does anyone know what it is/ have a picture of it. I would appreciate any help.<p>: Sean<p>
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[Patrick Byrne]

What about these Irish county and city tartans that are being flogged today? How long have they been around? I have a kilt with the Co. Wicklow tartan which I picke simply because I liked it, not for any maudlin genealogical association.<p>Patrick Byrne<br>Vancouver BC, Canada
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