School: Borris (C.)
- Location:
- Borris, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Bean Uí Loinneáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0904, Page 498
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- There are three tailors in Borris at present namely Thomas Gorman, Paddy Ryan and Jack Brophy. The first mentioned is a "Merchant Tailor" and keeps two constant employees - his son Patrick & a journeyman Tailor. Jack Brophy has his son Jim apprenticed to the trade. All are kept busy & cater not only for Borris folk but also for people from Graigue-na-managh, Bagnalestown & a wide local district.
Our three leading tailors "served their time" at different periods to Johnny Ryan, a famous tradesman of 30 years ago. The poor man died suddenly & was a big loss to his nephew, Jack Brophy, then an apprentice.
The implements used by each of our tailors are a headless thimble, needles, pins, a huge scissors, chalk, a heavy iron, a measuring tape, & a machine. J. Gorman & J. Brophy work their machines by electricity.
We have no "Tramp Tailors" in our district.
There was a story current 50 years ago(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eileen Quinn
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Borris, Co. Carlow
