Kelly Clan Sweater
$238.30
Kelley, Kelly, O’ Kelley, O’ Kelly, Ó Ceallaigh.
Kelly is the Anglicisation of the Gaelic Ó Ceallaigh, based on the personal name “Ceallach” which can mean either ‘bright-haired’ or ‘troublesome’. The popularity of the name dictated that it would be incorporated into surnames in several different areas across the country, including Co. Meath, Co. Wicklow, Co. Antrim, Co. Derry, Co. Sligo, Co. Galway, Co. Roscommon and Co. Laois. The most important of all these clans was the O’ Kellys from the territory of the Uí Máine, which covered east Galway and south Roscommon, and was known as O’ Kelly Country. Today the name is the second most prominent in Ireland, and is spread throughout the country, being most numerous in counties Galway, Kildare, Leitrim and Roscommon.
The hand knit Kelly sweater has a honeycomb rope centre, with cable, and moss filled diamonds on either side. The honeycomb stitch symbolises work, the cable represents a wish for good luck and the diamonds a wish for wealth. This beautiful Aran sweater has been hand knitted in the traditional báinín (pronounced ‘baw neen’) colour, the natural white of the wool. It comes to you complete with a clan history and crest. It is made of 100% merino wool, is water repellent and breathable. It has been hand crafted in the traditional Irish style, and, with care, will last a lifetime.
Related Products
$61.42
Kelly Clan Aran Scarf
The Kelly Clan Aran Scarf is a wonderful item of Kelly heritage which will be cherished by the wearer for generations to come. Lovingly crafted from the finest 100% soft...
$153.67
Kelly Clan Aran Throw
The Kelly Clan Aran Throw is a precious gift for any home wherein Kelly heritage proudly resides & will be cherished by families of the Kelly name for generations to...
