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School: Courtnacuddy (roll number 5038)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0901, Page 247

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    Local Hat Making
    Mrs. Howlin of Courtnacuddy, Enniscorthy, R.I.P was known to be the best hat maker throughout the district. She us to plat rye and make the rye into hats of all varieties. She used to dye the hats to every colour.
    She used to sell the hats to the people around and made her living out of her industry.
    Martin Larkin, Ballyeden, Clonroche
    Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
    Age 13 The 18 February 1937
    This is well remembered by the living inhabitants of the district.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martin Larkin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ballyeden, Co. Wexford