Connemara Tartan Fabric

Reiver 10oz Tartan Fabric, sold by the yard, 150cm wide

Although this tartan is of recent origin, it seems fitting that tartans should exist for Irish use, as the Scots who are normally associated with tartans are of Irish origin, the Irish being described during the Roman occupation of Britain as "Scotti". Soon after the Romans left Britain the Scotti began raiding the north western shores of Britain, and gradually settled throughout the area becoming known as Scots. Hence the close affinity between the two nations in customs and culture.
The Connemara tartan has been created to represent the wild yet picturesque area situated in the north west of County Galway.
Although the land is most inhospitable, where too many dispossessed families fought for a meagre existence on sparse potato crops, much of it has now been designated as a national park, recognising its natural scenic value, with the principal town of Clifden typifying the areas attraction.

This is an Irish Tartan.