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Kelly Tartan Collection
Honour a name of two nations with the Kelly collection — from the wooded lands of Kelly in Angus and the royal O'Kellys of Ireland, one of the great names of the Gael on both sides of the sea.
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About the Kelly Tartan
The Kelly name belongs to two nations. In Scotland it is territorial, from the lands of Kelly near Arbroath in Angus — from the Gaelic coille, "a wood" — with other Kellys from Kellie in Fife and Methlick in Aberdeenshire; Clan Kelly is reckoned an armigerous clan, without a chief today. In Ireland the name is the anglicised Ó Ceallaigh, borne by the royal O'Kellys of Uí Maine and many other septs, and is among the most common of all Irish surnames.
Whether your Kellys were Scottish or Irish — or, like many, a little of both — this collection brings fitting tartans into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Kelly Tartan Colours
The collection draws on rich greens crossed with fine lines of gold and white — the green of the woods that gave the Scottish Kellys their name, and the beloved green of Ireland, home of the O'Kellys — a fresh, proud palette for a name of the Gael on both sides of the sea.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Kelly collection is a meaningful choice for the Kelly, Kelley, Kellie and O'Kelly family, descendants of Angus, Fife and Galloway, families of Irish descent, and anyone drawn to one of the great names of the Gael.
- Kelly, Kelley & O'Kelly family
- Scottish & Irish heritage
- Angus, Fife & Galloway roots
- Family gatherings
- St Patrick's Day & celebrations
- Everyday tartan style
Kelly Family Heritage
In Scotland the name appears from early times: John de Kelly was Abbot of Arbroath in 1373, close by the lands of Kelly that gave the family its name, and Kellys are found through the centuries in Angus, Fife, Aberdeenshire and Dunbar. In Galloway the Celtic MacKellies held lands in Wigtownshire, and it is to the old Kellys of that Ilk that the armigerous clan's arms — a black saltire between four blue fleurs-de-lis on gold — are attributed.
In Ireland the O'Kellys of Uí Maine ruled as kings in Galway and Roscommon, famous as patrons of poets and the arts, and other Kelly septs flourished across the island; the name is today among the most common in all Ireland, carried worldwide by emigration — borne by figures as celebrated as Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco. On both sides of the sea, Kelly remains a name of deep Gaelic root and proud story.
Kelly Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Kelly name, the tartans its members wear, and why Kelly products make meaningful heritage gifts.
Is Kelly a Scottish or an Irish name?
Both. In Scotland it comes from the lands of Kelly in Angus and Kellie in Fife; in Ireland it is the anglicised Ó Ceallaigh, one of the most common Irish surnames.
Does Clan Kelly have a chief?
No. The Scottish Clan Kelly is an armigerous clan — it is reckoned to have had arms of old, but no chief is recognised today.
What does the name Kelly mean?
The Scottish name comes from the Gaelic coille, "a wood"; the Irish Ceallach has been read as "bright-headed" or "frequenting churches."
Who were the O'Kellys of Uí Maine?
The royal O'Kelly sept of Galway and Roscommon, kings of Uí Maine and famous patrons of Irish poets and learning.
What tartan should a Kelly wear?
Scottish Kellys may wear a Kelly sett or a district tartan of Angus or Fife; Irish Kellys often choose an Irish national or county tartan.
Is Kelly tartan a good gift?
Yes. Kelly products make a meaningful gift for family members and for those celebrating Scottish or Irish heritage.
Celebrate Your Kelly Heritage in Style
Discover Kelly tartan apparel, accessories and gifts — honouring the woods of Angus, the kings of Uí Maine and a great name of the Gael.
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