School: Cloidheach (roll number 12090)
- Location:
- Clydagh, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Máire Úna Ní Cheallaigh
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- (continued from previous page)a frown on her face ironing her bonnet. She used two irons. The one for ironing, and the "talon" iron. She placed the "talon" iron under each frill of lace to make ruffles. The cap was then starched and by the time it was finished, there was a shine on it.
The women always wore a small multi-colored shawl over their shoulders. When it rained they pulled their shawls over their heads to save their caps from the rain.
I am sure if the people who lived a hundred years ago saw us, that they would be shocked at the light clothes that we wear. I think I prefer to live in this advanced age where we can wear such cool clothes and feel much more comfortable and happier than if we were swathed in flannels.
Written: Patrick Egan Clydagh, Headford.
- Collector
- Patrick Egan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Clydagh, Co. Galway
