Quote Originally Posted by MacSimoin
Thanks guys...Yes, there's a definite similarity between the two tartans; after all, the County Cavan tartan is one of two tartans that heavily influenced the design of the Fitzsimmons tartan. Here's a side-by-side comparison of the two:

And here I can see where the Westmeath (some Fitsimons) is related in design.In reality it's not so bright green.

and a touch of Co Longford