The Connolly name originated in the province of Connacht in the west, and also in Co. Monaghan in the north, but has since been widely dispersed throughout the country. The name comes from the Gaelic “conghaile”, which means ‘valorous’. Today, Connolly is the 23rd most numerous name in Ireland, being most common in the province of Ulster.

The hand knit Connolly sweater has an unusual braided cable centre panel, flanked by honeycomb rope, cable, plait and moss stitches on either side. The cable stitch represents good luck, honeycomb symbolises work, and moss is symbolic of nature. 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.

This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, your Clan crest together with a sweater history and your Connolly knitting pattern. We provide enough Aran wool to create your perfectly sized sweater plus a little extra. This Traditional Irish 100% wool is water repellent, breathable and a delight to work with. The pattern is an easy to follow design, tailored specifically to suit your exact size requirements.