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Ireland's Female Weavers

Ireland's Female Weavers

Posted by Charles MacGregor on Dec 1st 2019

Ireland's Female Weavers Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. During the Napoleonic War from 1803 to 1815 there were some 300,000 men in the British army and … read more
What Is a Coat of Arms?

What Is a Coat of Arms?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Nov 27th 2019

So you’ve swabbed the inside of your cheek and done the genealogy research. You’ve discovered you’re Scottish, Welsh, or Irish, or that you’re related to Robert the Bruce. You& … read more
Kilt Fashion: What is Worn Under a Kilt?

Kilt Fashion: What is Worn Under a Kilt?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Nov 26th 2019

It is a question so often pondered, yet so rarely voiced, and is sure to have crossed your mind whenever you have seen someone sporting a stylish kilt.  Obviously, we are referring to wondering … read more
What Is A Sporran And How Do I Wear It?

What Is A Sporran And How Do I Wear It?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Nov 22nd 2019

Of all the questions you thought you'd ask in your life, I'm willing to bet that the definition and use of a 'sporran' was unlikely to be top of the list. You live your life, blissfully unaware of a v … read more
What is a Tartan?

What is a Tartan?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Nov 21st 2019

You may be asking yourself, what is a tartan? That is not an easy question to answer. When people are referring to a tartan, they could be talking about many different things. They could be talking a … read more