“The costume, which fits a child aged approximately 5-7, was made by Maura Hoey, a dressmaker who lived in Blacklion. The Dublin blue wool and cream coloured bánín* wool material was purchased in Bray. Mum did all the embroidery, a skill she learned at the ICA** ( Irish Countrywomen’s Association) in Delgany.” *Irish Wool Báinín… Continue reading McNulty girls, Greystones, Co Wicklow, Irish dancing costume 1960s+
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Lynsey McCarthy’s Irish Dancing Costume 1990s
Lynsey, dressed for a feis “I began dancing at the age of nine with Sandra O’Dea’s Irish Dancing School based in the Phibsboro / Glasnevin area. The school was part of An Comhdháil. I trained twice and sometimes three times a week, preparing myself for the feiseanna held every weekend. I worked my way up… Continue reading Lynsey McCarthy’s Irish Dancing Costume 1990s