If you've stopped by Jcrew.com over the past few years and you're Irish you will have noticed that something remarkable has happened to the most northern county in Ireland. It has moved to England!
That's right, J crew is selling what they have the gall to call English Donegal tweed. You read that right. Donegal tweed that's made in England. Is this the future your grandfather (and grandmother, come to that) envisioned when they donned their Volunteers uniforms? English Donegal? I am not here for this.

English Donegal tweed, a misnomer to beat them all
Tailored with a modern cut and wildly popular with customers – they sell out regularly – so it's nice to see that the public appreciate the signature Donegal weave, which is richly flecked with local color.

Jcrew English Donegal wool, how is this happening?

Actual Donegal tweed from Magee in Donegal, sanity is restored.
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