McCabe Irish Woven Blanket | Gallowglass Heritage Tartan Throw

The McCabe name in Ireland is a Gaelic surname of Scottish origin, the family descending from Scottish gallowglass soldiers who came to Ireland in the medieval period as professional warriors in the service of the Gaelic Ulster lords. Mac Caba in Irish, the McCabes were closely associated with the MacMahon lords of County Fermanagh and the Maguires of Fermanagh, serving as their hereditary gallowglass — the heavy infantry warriors of Norse-Gaelic origin whose distinctive fighting style made them among the most formidable soldiers in medieval Ireland. This Irish woven blanket features the McCabe family crest against the Irish National Tartan, honouring a unique warrior heritage in County Fermanagh.

History & Heritage

The gallowglass — galloglach in Irish, foreign warrior — were professional soldiers of Scottish Gaelic and Norse descent who came to Ireland from the Hebrides in the thirteenth century and became hereditary military families in the service of the great Ulster lords. The McCabes served the MacMahons and Maguires as their chief gallowglass kindred, their martial tradition making them a feared and respected presence in the politics of medieval Ulster. The McCabe name today is associated primarily with Counties Cavan and Monaghan, the borderland counties where their territory lay.

Craftsmanship

This blanket is woven from premium cotton yarn — the McCabe family crest and the Irish National Tartan created within the textile structure during weaving, not applied to the surface. Consistent woven depth on both sides, a soft and substantial feel, and traditional fringed edges complete the piece correctly.

Product Details

• Material: premium cotton yarn
• Construction: woven, not printed — design integral to the textile
• Available sizes: 52″ × 37″, 60″ × 50″, 80″ × 60″
• Finish: traditional fringed edges
• Care: machine wash cold, tumble dry low

For Family & Home

Draped across a sofa, displayed in a study, or laid over a reading chair — this blanket carries the McCabe name into a home where County Cavan and south Ulster Irish heritage is a living part of the family story. A meaningful piece for any household with this remarkable gallowglass heritage.

Celtic Ancestry Gifts also carries the McCabe name across mugs, apparel, ornaments, and wall décor.