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School: Baile an Doirín (C) (roll number 7552)

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Ballinderreen, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Treasa Bean Uí Bheirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0033B, Page 01_031

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    The Cloak The people long ago used to wear a cloak as we wear an overcoat. It resembled a sleeveless coat. It had a hood which could be drawn over the head. The cloak was made from wool, which was carded, spun and woven at home.
    The Petticoat. The women used to wear a red flannel petticoat. It was made from wool which was spun and woven at home.
    The men used to wear "bainín's" or flannel jackets
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kealy
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Michael Kealy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Kilcolgan, Co. Galway