Connolly
Connolly Tartan Collection
Honour a fierce and ancient Irish name with the Connolly collection — a sept of Connacht and Monaghan, one of the Four Tribes of Tara, whose name means "fierce as a hound," worn with the green of the Irish National tartan.
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About the Connolly Tartan
The Connolly name is one of Ireland's great old names, not Scottish, from the Gaelic Ó Conghalaigh — descendant of Conghal, a name meaning "fierce as a hound" or "valorous." Several distinct septs bore the name across Gaelic Ireland, in Connacht, Monaghan, Fermanagh and West Cork. As an Irish family rather than a Scottish clan, Connolly is most fittingly worn with the Irish National tartan.
This collection celebrates the Connolly name in all its spellings — Connelly, Connally and more — and its proud Irish heritage, bringing a fitting Irish tartan into apparel, accessories, home decor and heritage gifts for those who carry one of Ireland's most storied names.
Connolly & Irish National Tartan Colours
Worn through the Irish National tartan, the collection draws on a rich green-based palette lifted by gold and a fine line of cream — the green of the Irish countryside, fitting for a name that carries the fierce, valorous spirit of Gaelic Ireland.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Connolly collection is a meaningful choice for the Connolly, Connelly and Connally family, descendants of Connacht, Monaghan, Ulster and Cork, those of Irish heritage, and anyone drawn to one of Ireland's most ancient and valorous names.
- Connolly & Connelly family
- Connacht & Monaghan roots
- Irish heritage celebrations
- Family gatherings
- Birthday & holiday gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Connolly Family Heritage
The most prominent of the Connollys were those of Monaghan, recognised as "Chiefs of the Name" and counted among the Four Tribes of Tara, alongside the O'Hares, O'Regans and O'Kellys. A branch of the southern Uí Néill, they traced descent from the legendary High King Niall of the Nine Hostages. Driven from their Meath homeland by the Norman invasion, they settled in Monaghan, and were at the forefront of the native Irish rising of 1641.
The name has given Ireland figures of every kind: William Conolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons in the early 1700s and reputedly the richest man in Ireland, who built the magnificent Castletown House; and James Connolly (1868–1916), born of Irish parents in Edinburgh, the socialist leader and founder of Irish labour, executed for his part in the Easter Rising. Whatever its branch, the Connolly name carries its old meaning — fierce, valorous and enduring.
Connolly Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Connolly name, the tartan its bearers wear, and why Connolly products make meaningful heritage gifts.
Is Connolly a Scottish clan?
No. Connolly is an ancient Irish name, not a Scottish clan. It is most fittingly worn with the Irish National tartan.
What does the name Connolly mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Ó Conghalaigh, descendant of Conghal — a name meaning "fierce as a hound" or "valorous."
Where does the Connolly name come from?
From several distinct Irish septs, chiefly in Connacht and Monaghan, with others in Fermanagh and West Cork. The Monaghan family were the most prominent.
What were the Four Tribes of Tara?
Four leading families — the Connollys, O'Hares, O'Regans and O'Kellys — held in high distinction in the old Irish kingdom around the Hill of Tara.
Who can wear the Connolly tartan?
Anyone of the Connolly name, or with Irish roots, can wear the Irish National tartan.
Is Connolly tartan a good gift?
Yes. Irish-tartan Connolly products make a meaningful gift for the Connolly family and for those with Irish heritage.
Carry the Connolly Name with Pride
Discover Irish tartan apparel, accessories and gifts for the Connolly family — honouring Connacht, Monaghan and one of Ireland's most ancient and valorous names.
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