O'Riagain Tartan Collection
O'Riagain Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate the O'Riagain name with a heritage tartan tied to the Hill of Tara and the plains of Brega — one of the Four Tribes of Tara, defenders of Ireland in the age of the Vikings.
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About the O'Riagain Clan Tartan
The O'Riagain name — anglicised as O'Regan, Regan and Reagan — comes from the Gaelic Ó Riagáin, thought to hold the old word for a king. It is an Irish name rather than a Scottish clan, and those of the name wear an Irish national or county tartan, honouring their Gaelic roots.
The name belonged to more than one Irish sept: the O'Riagains of Meath, one of the Four Tribes of Tara; a Dalcassian family of Thomond descended from a nephew of Brian Boru; and a third sept in County Cork. This collection brings a fitting Irish tartan into wearable apparel, accessories, home decor and heritage gifts.
O'Riagain Tartan Pattern and Colours
This collection draws on a cool ground of blue and green crossed with black and lifted by fine lines — dignified colours of the royal plain of Meath, the country of Tara and the Boyne.
O'Riagain Heritage
The O'Riagains of Meath were a branch of the southern Uí Néill and lords of South Brega, the country between the Liffey and the Boyne about the Hill of Tara. With the O'Harts, O'Kellys and O'Connollys they were reckoned one of the Four Tribes of Tara, and they took a leading part in the wars against the Norsemen: in 1029 Mathghamhain Ó Riagáin, King of Brega, captured the son of the Viking king of Dublin and won a great ransom for his release.
After the Anglo-Norman invasion the family was dispossessed of the rich Meath lands and moved westward into what is now County Laois, where their country was called Uí Riagáin. The Thomond O'Regans, descended from a nephew of Brian Boru, held lands about Limerick and Clare, and a third sept was seated in County Cork. Maurice Regan, secretary to the King of Leinster, wrote one of the earliest accounts of the Norman coming.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the O'Riagain, O'Regan and Regan name, families with Meath, Laois, Limerick and Cork roots, Irish heritage lovers and anyone who wishes to honour an old Gaelic name.
- ✓ O'Riagain and O'Regan family
- ✓ Meath and Tara roots
- ✓ Laois and Thomond heritage
- ✓ Family gatherings and reunions
- ✓ Irish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Blue and green tartan style
How to Wear O'Riagain Tartan
An O'Riagain or Irish county tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts — easy to style for everyday heritage wear, family occasions and meaningful gifts.
O'Riagain Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the O'Riagain name, the tartan its members wear and why it matters for heritage shoppers.
Is O'Riagain a Scottish or Irish name?
O'Riagain is an Irish name, anglicised as O'Regan or Regan, from the Gaelic Ó Riagáin.
What does the name mean?
It means "descendant of Riagán," a personal name thought to hold the old Gaelic word for a king.
What were the Four Tribes of Tara?
Four princely families of the southern Uí Néill about Tara — the O'Harts, O'Kellys, O'Connollys and O'Regans.
Where are the O'Riagains from?
First from Meath and north Dublin, then from County Laois after the Norman invasion, with other septs in Thomond and Cork.
Which tartan should an O'Riagain wear?
An Irish national tartan or a county tartan of the family's home district.
Who can wear the O'Riagain tartan?
Anyone of the O'Riagain, O'Regan or Regan name, or with a family connection, can wear an Irish or county tartan.
Carry the O'Riagain Name with Pride
Discover Irish and county tartan clothing, accessories and gifts for the O'Riagain family — honouring Tara, Brega and the Four Tribes.
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