Why do the Irish wear kilts?

Do Irish men wear kilts? Yes! Since the days of the Nationalist School, the kilt has been a part of Irish culture. It is especially popular in America. read more

Although ready-to-wear kilts can be obtained in standard sizes, a custom kilt is tailored to the individual proportions of the wearer. At least three measurements, the waist, hips, and length of the kilt, are usually required. read more

The Irish do not in the main wear kilts, either for everyday use or in formal situations, but the use of the kilt passed from Scotland to Ireland during the extreme revivalist and nationalistic period of Irish history, with the result that a sort of golden kilt- (detractors would say skirt)- is sometimes worn for Irish dancing. read more

History of Scottish and Irish Kilts If you want us to tell you the history of the kilt, both Irish kilt and Scottish kilt, you might want to grab a snack. Bangers and mash will do just fine, since the history of the Irish kilt could take us until dinner time to complete. read more