I am currently trying to find out what tartan pattern is used by the Donnelly Family. Anyone by the name of Donnelly with a kilt i would much appreciate hearing from
What Irish tartan is used to represent the Donnelly name?
Try this site as there is a family name search and tartans are listed.
http://houseoftartan.co.uk/irish/search....
Reply:donnelly
Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic 脫 Donnghaile 鈥榙escendant of Donnghal鈥? a personal name composed of the elements donn 鈥榖rown-haired man鈥?or 鈥榗hieftain鈥?+ gal 鈥榲alor鈥? It is claimed that most bearers of this surname in Donegal descend from Donnghal O鈥橬eill. Report Abuse
Reply:The original name was O'Donnelly. See picture of tartan below.
Reply:http://houseoftartan.co.uk/irish/matchpr...
The original name was O'Donnelly
Reply:This idea of a clan tartan was invented quite recently to get more money out of gullible tourists.
Reply:my great grandad was a Donnelly,Tyrone is the tartan,he also came from Co Tyrone
Reply:this is a scottish custom, not irish
Reply:Ask Mr. Donnelly.
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