McDonnell Irish Woven Blanket | Lords of the Glens of Antrim Tartan Throw

The McDonnell name in Ireland is a Gaelic surname of Scottish origin — Mac Domhnaill in Irish, son of Domhnall, a name meaning world ruler — carried to Ireland by the great MacDonnell dynasty of the Hebrides who established themselves as lords of the Glens of Antrim in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The MacDonnells of Antrim were one of the most powerful families in late medieval Ulster, their sea power spanning both sides of the North Channel and their castle at Dunluce on the Antrim coast one of the most dramatically sited fortresses in Ireland. This Irish woven blanket features the McDonnell family crest against the Irish National Tartan, honouring the lords of the Glens of Antrim.

History & Heritage

The MacDonnells came from the Scottish isles to the Glens of Antrim in the early fifteenth century, their sea power making them dominant across the North Channel. Sorley Boy MacDonnell — Somhairle Buidhe Mac Domhnaill — was the most celebrated of the Antrim MacDonnells, his decades-long resistance to the Tudor conquest of Ulster making him one of the most remarkable figures of the Elizabethan era. The family’s influence shaped the distinctive character of the north Antrim coast, a region where the Scottish and Irish Gaelic worlds met and merged across the narrow channel. The McDonnell name today is found across Antrim and throughout the Ulster diaspora.

Craftsmanship

This blanket is woven from premium cotton yarn — the McDonnell family crest and the Irish National Tartan formed 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 fabric
• 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 McDonnell name into a home where County Antrim and Ulster Irish heritage is a living part of the family story. A meaningful piece for any household connected to the lords of the Glens of Antrim.

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