School: Doire Clathach (Derryclough), Drom Dhá Liag (roll number 11931)
- Location:
- Doire Clochach Íochtarach, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Éamonn Mac Firbisigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0300, Page 231
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- These Irons were used in olden times by the old women. The common Head dress at the time was The Bonnet, the front of which consisted of numerous Frills. The Tallon Iron was a device of ironing the Frills and keeping them in shape.
A very Fine one of those Tallon Irons can be seen at the House of Ms. Dennis Collins Carrigbawn Drumoleague
