Quote Originally Posted by Laighneach View Post
The clothing worn by the two boys in this picture isn't as far off the mark as some may assume.
Young boys traditionally wore a skirt-like garment, called a "cóta cabhlach" if I recall correctly. This custom lasted longest in places like the Aran Islands.
Caps of the type shown were very common too (still made I think).
Yes the caps are still made, they are sold in the U.S. as Aran knit tams. They are no longer worn with the kilt. The tweed flat cap and the Irish military caubeen are worn with the kilt today.

Here is a photo of Irish school boys in the Aran Isles taken in 1935: