Umbro has lit up the conversation this March by unveiling two special-edition Ireland jerseys just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Fans, historians, and curious onlookers have all weighed in, but the collective verdict is that these kits tap into something deeper than usual sportswear.
They come in two striking colorways. One features the Irish flag’s iconic green, orange, and white, while the other honors the legendary blue of St. Patrick’s cloak with gold accents on the collar and cuffs. Both jerseys boast a subtle Triquetra pattern woven into the fabric, a nod to Ireland’s ancient Celtic heritage.
Umbro reinvents Irish heritage in two new 17-3 jerseys
“This is Football Culture the Umbro way,” reads an official statement from the brand. For many fans, that statement resonates more than ever. As one supporter who goes by @FarleyWrites, put it on X, “Best shirt Ireland have had in the decades, just wish Umbro still made England‘s kit.”
His sentiment speaks volumes about Umbro’s history in British and Irish football and the bond fans feel when a jersey truly captures the spirit of a country.
The green version is available now at $85. The blue variant hasn’t been released yet, but early glimpses suggest it will also fly off the shelves. Importantly, neither jersey will be worn by the Irish national team, whose official kits are produced by Castore. Instead, these ‘17-3′ shirts serve as a love letter to Irish culture and football, timed perfectly for mid-March festivities.
They’re also a showcase of thoughtful design. The Triquetra knot, stitched as a tone-on-tone motif, represents unity across generations of supporters. Embroidered on the left side, a shield-shaped crest incorporates a shamrock and the date “17-3” in tribute to March 17.
In the green kit, the Umbro logo stands out with an orange outline contrasting with the emerald fabric. In the blue, it’s a golden flourish that makes the colors pop.
