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MacCready Tartans & Clan

The MacCready clan tartan represents one of Ulster's most distinguished Irish families, whose heritage spans from ancient Gaelic kingdoms to pioneering settlements across America, Canada, and Australia, maintaining their Celtic traditions worldwide.

Clan Motto

Fidelis et Audax
(Faithful and Bold)

Heritage & Identity

Who Wears MacCready Tartan?

Worn by MacCready descendants worldwide, sept families including McCready, McCreedy, Creedy bearers, Irish heritage enthusiasts, and Celtic society members across America, Canada, and Ireland.

Associated Names

McCready
McCreedy
Creedy
MacCreedy
M'Cready
O'Creedy
Cready
MacCreaddy
McCreaddy
MacCreaghy
McCreaghy
Creagh
MacCreagh
McCreagh
Credy
MacCredy
McCredy
Military Heritage

Associated Regiments

MacCready warriors served with distinction in Irish regiments, Royal Irish units, and colonial forces, particularly excelling in American frontier service, Canadian militia, and Australian pioneer battalions.

Royal Irish Regiment
Irish Guards
Royal Ulster Rifles
27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Irish Rangers (Canada)
Ulster Volunteer Force
Irish Brigade (USA)

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MacCready Tartans

0 Variations

Each tartan can feature several variations, with the most common being Ancient, Modern, Weathered, Hunting and Dress.

The MacCready Story

Four centuries of history woven into every thread

The MacCready clan traces its origins to the ancient kingdom of Dalriada, first documented in medieval Irish annals as descendants of King Riada. The family established themselves as significant landholders in Ulster, particularly in Counties Antrim and Down, where they served as chiefs and warriors. Early clan members wielded considerable influence in Gaelic Irish politics, maintaining their territories through strategic alliances with other Ulster clans. The MacReadys demonstrated fierce loyalty to Irish independence, resisting Norman and English invasions while preserving their Celtic traditions and Gaelic language throughout medieval periods of conquest and cultural change.

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MacCready History 2

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MacCready clan faced the challenges of English colonization during the Plantation of Ulster. Many clan members were displaced from their ancestral lands, leading to significant emigration to Scotland's western islands and early settlements in North America. Notable MacReadys adapted to changing political circumstances while secretly maintaining their Gaelic heritage and Catholic faith. The family weathered religious persecution during the Penal Law period, with some branches conforming to Protestantism while others fled to continental Europe. Despite these hardships, MacCready traditions survived through oral history, music, and clan networks spanning Ireland and the growing diaspora communities.

Where does the name MacCready come from?

MacCready derives from Gaelic 'Mac Riada' meaning 'son of Riada' or 'descendant of the horseman.' The name originates from the ancient kingdom of Dalriada, where the clan held territories in Ulster. This patronymic surname reflects the Irish Gaelic tradition of naming families after distinguished ancestors. The MacReadys were prominent in County Antrim and Down, with their heritage tracing back to the legendary King Riada who ruled the Scots of Dalriada in the 6th century.

The 18th century marked a period of significant MacCready emigration to North America, with clan members establishing settlements in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the Carolinas during the great Ulster-Scots migration. MacCready pioneers served with distinction in the American Revolution, supporting colonial independence while maintaining their Irish identity. Meanwhile, other branches settled in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick following the American Revolution as United Empire Loyalists. The clan adapted to frontier life while preserving Irish customs, establishing Presbyterian churches, and contributing to the development of Appalachian culture. MacCready settlements became centers of Irish-American community life throughout the expanding United States.

MacCready History 3

Throughout the 19th century, MacReadys continued their migration patterns during the Great Famine, with thousands emigrating to America, Canada, and Australia seeking new opportunities. Clan members served as soldiers in the American Civil War on both sides, while others joined Canadian militia units and Australian colonial forces. The family produced distinguished pioneers, including farmers, merchants, and civic leaders who helped build communities across the British Empire and independent America. In Ireland, remaining MacReadys participated in the fight for Irish independence, with clan members supporting the Irish Republican Brotherhood and later the Irish Free State. The clan maintained strong ties between Ireland and diaspora communities through letters, remittances, and family networks.

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The MacCready tartan embodies centuries of Irish Celtic heritage, from Ulster's ancient kingdoms to global diaspora communities, woven in patterns of enduring pride.
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