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Lynch Tartan Collection
Honour a great name of Ireland with the Lynch collection — foremost of the Tribes of Galway and an old Gaelic name of the mariners, worn with a tartan of Irish heritage.
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About the Lynch Tartan
The Lynch name is one of the great names of Ireland, with two distinct roots. One is the Norman de Lench, who settled in the west and became the foremost of the fourteen Tribes of Galway, giving that city more mayors than any other family. The other is the Gaelic Ó Loingsigh, "descendant of the mariner," found in Ulster and beyond. As an Irish family rather than a Scottish clan, those of the Lynch name may wear an Irish tartan.
Whether you bear the Lynch name, descend from Galway or Ulster, or simply wish to honour Irish heritage, this collection brings a fitting tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Lynch Tartan Colours
The collection draws on the rich greens of Ireland crossed with fine lines of gold and white — the green of the western fields and the Ulster glens where the Lynches made their home, a fresh, proud palette for one of the great names of the Irish nation.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Lynch collection is a meaningful choice for the Lynch family, those of Irish descent, descendants of Galway and Ulster, and anyone drawn to one of the great names of Ireland.
- Lynch family members
- Galway & Ulster roots
- Irish heritage
- Family gatherings
- St Patrick's Day & celebrations
- Everyday tartan style
Lynch Family Heritage
In the west, the de Lench family, of Norman stock, rose to become the leading merchants and magistrates of Galway, foremost of its fourteen "Tribes." For generations they provided the city's mayors, and Lynch's Castle, a fine stone townhouse, still stands in Galway to this day as a proud memorial of their long dominance of the western port.
In the Gaelic tradition, the Ó Loingsigh — from loingseach, "a mariner or seafarer" — were found in several parts of Ireland, notably in Ulster and the south. Through the centuries the Lynch name spread across Ireland and, with the great emigrations, across the world, carried to America and beyond. Whether of Galway or Gaelic root, the Lynch name remains one of the proudest of Ireland.
Lynch Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Lynch name, the tartan its members wear, and why Lynch products make meaningful heritage gifts.
Is Lynch a Scottish or an Irish name?
Lynch is an Irish name; as an Irish family, those of the name may wear an Irish national or county tartan.
What are the origins of the Lynch name?
Two roots: the Norman de Lench, foremost of the Tribes of Galway, and the Gaelic Ó Loingsigh, "descendant of the mariner."
What were the Tribes of Galway?
The fourteen merchant families who ruled the city of Galway; the Lynches were the foremost, giving Galway more mayors than any other family.
What is Lynch's Castle?
A fine medieval stone townhouse in Galway, long the home of the Lynch family, still standing today as a memorial of their prominence.
Who can wear the Lynch tartan?
Anyone of the Lynch name, or of Irish descent, may wear an Irish tartan.
Is Lynch tartan a good gift?
Yes. Lynch products make a meaningful gift for the family and for those celebrating their Irish heritage.
Celebrate the Lynch Name with Pride
Discover Irish tartan apparel, accessories and gifts for the Lynch family — honouring Galway, the Tribes and a great name of Ireland.
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