School: Shanbogh, New Ross (roll number 5297)
- Location:
- Shanbogh Upper, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Seán Ó Dubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0846, Page 157
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- "Every man in Rosbercon Chapel on a Sunday 74 or 75 years ago wore a white flannel waistcoat, tied with a string at the waist.' It was sometimes called the 'Bainín'.' 'He word a knee breeches made of corduroy and white woollen stockings.'Pump @ 4/6 a pair
The shoes worn were called 'a pair of pumps' and were just like a pair of modern shoes in cut. They however, were filled with nails - soles and heels - "enough to make a vessel". The shoes or pumps were never polished but on Saturday nights got a coat of grease.Freize
Then about fifty years ago he said, the men started to wear whole suits of freize. How, they manages, he didn't know
The body-coat was also worn, i.e. the one having the long tail. The collar of the shirt was always left open.(continues on next page)
