Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This is a lovely example of a working dresser that’s still in its original home. It’s full of classic West of Ireland features, like the sledge feet and the decorative shoulders on the bed of the dresser. It never had plate laths, and the big serving plates were always kept on the bottom heft instead of the top.
The big platter in the middle was brought home from Oughterard by her mother, tucked under her shawl, and used every Christmas. She told me how her father used the jam jugs on the dresser for poitín. I love the little lace decorations on the shelves, and the small altar was made by a neighbour, Jim McDonagh.
Please listen to the chat as you can heare kitty tell us more information about the dresser, local customs and practices.
This interview was recorded by Michael Fortune for The Irish Dresser Project and also The Irish Dresser and Folklore Calendar. You can find out more at www.thedresserproject.ie or www.folklore.ie
This is a lovely example of a working dresser that’s still in its original home. It’s full of classic West of Ireland features, like the sledge feet and the decorative shoulders on the bed of the dresser. It never had plate laths, and the big serving plates were always kept on the bottom heft instead of the top.
The big platter in the middle was brought home from Oughterard by her mother, tucked under her shawl, and used every Christmas. She told me how her father used the jam jugs on the dresser for poitín. I love the little lace decorations on the shelves, and the small altar was made by a neighbour, Jim McDonagh.
Please listen to the chat as you can heare kitty tell us more information about the dresser, local customs and practices.
This interview was recorded by Michael Fortune for The Irish Dresser Project and also The Irish Dresser and Folklore Calendar. You can find out more at www.thedresserproject.ie or www.folklore.ie
