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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Irish Sweaters

The hand knit Ahern sweater has an unusual three-column pattern of interlocking cables, incorporating moss stitch also. The cable stitch is symbolic of good luck and the moss stitch represents nature. This beautiful Aran sweater has been hand knitted in the traditional báinín colour, the natural white of the wool. It comes to you complete a clan history and crest. It is made of 100% pure Irish wool, is water repellent and breathable. It has been hand crafted in the traditional Irish style, and, with care, will last a lifetime.
This surname can be of Scottish or Irish origin. The Scottish version of the name was originally Mac Murray, derived from “Moray” which means ‘settlement by the sea’. The Gaelic version of the name was Ó Muireachaidh, which means ‘descendant of the seaman’. The most important Gaelic sept was based in the south Galway / eastern Roscommon area, and was part of the Uí Máine Tribal Grouping. There was also another sept of the same name in Carbery in Co. Cork. Today the name is ranked as eighteenth most numerous in the country, and is strongest in Co. Westmeath.
The hand knit Murray sweater incorporates the blackberry, moss, diamond, and braid stitches. The blackberry stitch is symbolic of the Holy Trinity, the moss stitch represents nature, and the diamond symbolises a wish for good luck. 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% pure new wool, is water repellent and breathable. It has been hand crafted in the traditional Irish style, and, with care, will last a lifetime.
The two main septs of the name Coughlan are to be found as MacCoughlan in County Offaly and O’ Coughlan of County Cork. Both names are derived from cochall meaning ‘cloak’ or ‘hood’. The name tends to be pronounced differently in different areas of County Cork ‘Cocklin’ in the West and ‘Cawlin’ in the East.
The hand knit Coughlan sweater has a blackberry centre stitch panel, it is flanked by two rows of cables, and moss filled diamonds on either side. The blackberry stitch represents the Holy Trinity. The cable represents good luck and the diamonds symbolise a wish for wealth. This beautiful hand knitted Aran sweater has been hand knitted in the traditional báinin (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% pure new wool, is water repellent and breathable. It has been hand crafted in the traditional Irish style, and with care, will last a lifetime.

The Brady clan originated in Co. Cavan in the province of Ulster in the north of Ireland, and it is there that the name remains most common, as well in some of the adjoining counties. The Gaelic for the name is Ó Brádaigh. Its meaning is unclear, however it is possible that it comes from the Gaelic word “brádach” which means ‘dishonest’.
The hand knit Brady sweater has a blackberry centre panel, flanked by cables, braids and chevron on either side. The blackberry stitch symbolises the Holy Trinity, and the cable stitch is a wish for good luck. 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% pure new wool, is water repellent and breathable. It has been hand crafted in the traditional Irish style, and, with care, will last a lifetime








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