my fiances great grandfather was from Sligo, Ireland. we would like any infomation at all!!
2006-11-02 00:26:20 · 10 answers · asked by cheesecake 1 in Travel ➔ Ireland ➔ Other - Ireland
I looked on a tartan finder website, but couldn't find one to match the name, there is one called county sligo irish tartan..
2006-11-02 00:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by Laura G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general I agree with the first poster that it's all completely relative (sorry about the pun!) 1. I suppose, but it's a bit of a stretch. 2. Yes, though it's not obvious (not that that's a bad thing) 3. I never thought of this--I really like the idea and think it's a lovely way to honor someone. 4. Yes, this clearly honors them. 5. Yes, I think this works as well. 6. I like this idea as well, though depending on the name of the honoree the child could end up with a dreadful name (like the pair Hildegard and Bingen :) 7. Another nice idea, but I think it could lead to some dreadful names as well. 8. Like 7, a creative idea that might end very badly for the child. 9. Yes, this is a nice idea, though I don't think there are that many names with such associations that correspond to the whole range of activities that people might like. 10. It's a nice idea, but there is NO WAY that I would let some members of my family name my child, no matter how much I love them and want to honor them. (For example, my siblings and I were all named after Narnia characters, so my mother would never get the chance to name a grandchild, and my mother-in-law's favorite names are Kyleigh and Jayden, so again, no way! If we have another child and want to honor a loved one, my husband and I will retain full naming rights! :) BQ 1: I honored both of my husband's late uncles who died when they were teenagers in a car crash. I gave my son two middle names because I didn't want to honor one over the other and I didn't want to use either as a first name. (His name is William Frederick Robert.) If I have another son I'll name him Samuel Vanderford, as Vanderford is a traditional male middle name in our family. BQ 2: You seem to have done a very thorough job! The best that I can come up with is if the honoree was of a specific heritage (Irish, Italian etc.) and you chose a name from that tradition.
2016-05-23 16:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tartan is normally Scottish but there are 2 patterns with the surname, here http://houseoftartan.co.uk/irish/matchpr.asp, or you could try searching for a County Sligo tartan which is easier to find
try www.anythingscottish.com
2006-11-02 00:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by elaineke2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Irish Tartans
There are very few Irish family tartans, unlike Scotland where there are hundreds.
Most people of Irish heritage wear the tartan of the county or province where their families lived.
The Irish family tartans that are currently available are linked below. Other Irish tartans that can be custom woven are: Bowling, Brooke, Keirnan, Lynch, O'Brien, O'Farrell, O'Keefe & O'Neill. Some of these are available from previous custom weaves while supply lasts - see below. If you would like information on custom weaves, please e-mail.
Counties in Provinces:
Connaught/Connacht: Counties Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo
Leinster: Counties Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois/Leix, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
Munster: Counties Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford
Ulster: Counties Antrim, Armagh, Cavan, Derry (Londonderry), Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Monaghan, Tyrone
If you are interested in purchasing something made in your tartan but have no idea where your family name comes from, you can e-mail us. Sometimes we can find a definite point of origin for a name, sometimes the name is widespread, but we'll give it a go.
Prices
Note: All tartans are not made in all widths or all weights.
Please e-mail the name of the tartan you need and we'll give you the available weights & delivery times.
10 - 11.5 oz - 58" wide - $69/yd.
13 oz. - 56" wide - $75/yd.
One yard minimum order.
Shipping from Maine to you is additional.
Irish County Tartan Brushed Wool Scarf - $32
Irish County Tartan Wool Cap - $35
County County Family
Antrim Limerick Clan Cian / O'Carroll
Armagh Londonderry Fitzgerald
Carlow Longford Fitzpatrick
Cavan Louth Forde
Clare Mayo Lynch
Cork Meath MacGuire
Derry Monaghan Murphy / Tara
Donegal Offally O'Carroll / Clan Cian
Down Roscommon O'Keefe
Dublin Sligo O'Neil(l) / O'Neal
Fermanagh Tipperary Province, Etc.
Galway Tyrone Connaught
Kerry Waterford Irish National
Kildare Westmeath Leinster
Kilkenny Wexford Munster
Laois/Leix Wicklow St. Patrick
Leitrim blank Ulster
2006-11-02 00:34:15 · answer #4 · answered by heleneaustin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What your looking for is the O'Brien Tartan. McGloin are descendant from the O'briens. If you look up tartan websites they will have the O'brien tartan.
http://www.lindaclifford.com/TartanListI&C.html
This girl says she will custom make the O'brien tartan.
You may also be able to get a picture of it and get it made locally cheaper.
2006-11-02 22:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by survival_paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure sounds it and if they came from Sligo I would say it most likely is
2006-11-02 00:34:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/mcgloin-family-crest.htm
Mcgloin is of Irish descent. Crest colors are red/grey. link above pulls up info on the name.
2006-11-02 00:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by Kwk2lrn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.borderart.com/prodtartan.asp?TartanID=614
Check out this link, it says it is tartan from Sligo! Could be it!
Hope you find it!
2006-11-02 00:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by zorroorojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tartanstore.net claim to be able to find all the tartans around...
good luck
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2006-11-02 00:34:27 · answer #9 · answered by Cubangirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tartans are Scottish.
2006-11-05 02:08:22 · answer #10 · answered by rileybillups 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋