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School: Clochar Lughaidh, Coillte Mághach

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 121

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  1. The Care of the Feet (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    of the iron last.
    Clogs are still worn by many people, but mostly in farm work; and those who still use them in rural districts have always some finer wear for going out to market, Mass and on such-like occasions.
    There are still a few local clog-makers, but the greater part of clogs, like boots and shoes are now machine-made, and consequently turned out cheaper than those hand-made.
    Foot coverings of untanned hide are still much worn in some countries, but very little, if any, in Ireland, except in the Arran
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ellie Solan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killedan, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James Malone
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killedan, Co. Mayo