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Explore the timeless charm of Irish craftsmanship with our authentic collection of Irish grandfather shirts! Deeply rooted in traditional Irish heritage styles and woven with care and expertise, these men's Celtic grandfather shirts feature everlasting patterns, such as intricate plaids, classic vertical stripes, or minimalist one-color designs, or you can opt for a simple yet meaningful embroidered motif– because we care about our customers’ distinct tastes, needs, and preferences. Skillfully made using the finest natural materials such as 100% linen, brushed cotton, and flannel, each piece blends sleek comfort with authentic Gaelic tradition. Specially designed and crafted for those who appreciate quality and cultural connection, our men's grandfather collar shirts bring a distinctive sense of identity and tradition to modern wardrobes.
We provide a wide range of styles, from Lee Valley's most popular Irish flannel grandad shirts, proudly made in Ireland by master craftsmen, to other esteemed Irish weavers. Are you ready to discover them?
A grandfather shirt (also known as a grandad shirt, boyfriend shirt, or ‘Sunday shirt’) is a lasting icon in Irish men's fashion for generations and worldwide loved for its versatility and effortless charm. A classic grandfather shirt is composed of the uniquely distinctive collarless neck, front-facing button closure with concealed or signature open buttons, roll-up cuffs, practical chest pockets, and iconic rounded longer shorttail. Unlike typical shirts, grandfather shirts feature a multitude of buttons, often numbering up to 15 on a single garment, and with an upper section of buttons that are spaced more tightly. What’s not to like?
Grandfather shirts were traditionally crafted using yarns that were commonly available and easily accessible in Ireland. Given the country’s temperate climate, materials such as linen, cotton, flannel, and wool were the preferred choices, with a prolonged lifespan.
Originally, the grandfather shirts that we all love now were an early 20th-century workman's garment, designed to last through countless work hours. This heritage style was traditionally worn by Irish farmers, laborers, and factory workers in rural Ireland since they didn’t require collars as they didn’t wear ties– a revival that deserves more attention! It’s believed that, during that period, the breadwinner of the family was the grandfather, and hence the shirt style became known as the ‘grandfather shirt’. And there’s more story to that– it’s also named ‘Sunday shirt’ as it was also religiously worn on Sunday church gatherings– a break from everyday work.
We offer an exclusive assortment of personalized grandfather shirts, from crisp to cream white Irish collarless linen grandad shirts for a clean-cut silhouette that works with everything from blue jeans to chinos, to black and blue grandfather shirts for a more elegant fit– whether it’s for a date night or an everyday office look. When talking about these civilian grandfather shirts, versatility is the key. You can wear this style under an Irish sweater, tweed vest, or suit, or casually layer it over your favorite T-shirts. Or, if you want to go for a full Irish look, mix and match with an Irish flat cap! Regardless of the season or occasion, these grandfather shirts from Ireland remain timeless pieces passed down through generations.