McKenna Irish Woven Blanket | Lords of Truagh Tartan Throw

The McKenna name in Ireland is a Gaelic Irish surname — Mac Cionaoith in Irish, son of Cionaodh, a personal name meaning fire-born or born of fire, a name shared with Kenneth Macálpin of Scotland — found principally in County Monaghan and the south Ulster counties, the family lords of Truagh in the north of the county. The McKenna lords of Truagh were a family of real local standing in the south Ulster borderland world, their territory in the landscape of north Monaghan placing them at the intersection of Ulster and Connacht. This Irish woven blanket features the McKenna family crest against the Irish National Tartan, honouring a County Monaghan Gaelic heritage.

History & Heritage

The McKenna lords of Truagh held their territory in the barony of Truagh in north County Monaghan, a landscape of small drumlins and lakes at the heart of the south Ulster borderlands. Their name appears in the annals of Ulster through the medieval period as a family of local power in the world of the MacMahon dynasty who dominated Monaghan. Siobhán McKenna, the celebrated twentieth-century actress whose performances in Irish and English made her one of the most acclaimed stage performers of her generation, was among the most distinguished bearers of this name.

Craftsmanship

This blanket is woven from premium cotton yarn — the McKenna 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 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 McKenna name into a home where County Monaghan and Ulster Irish heritage is a living part of the family story. A meaningful piece for any household with Mac Cionaoith roots in the lords of Truagh tradition.

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