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School: Cluain Fhiadh (B.), Carraig na Siúire (roll number 1857)

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Clonea, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Liam Ó Heireamhóin
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    to carry them under their arms to near the church and then them put them on. When they carm to the same place coming they took them off again. The people used (wash) wash their feet every night and if they were afraid to go out in the dark they would throw a spark into the water. This was done because it was thought that it would keep the fairies away. There was shoes maker in the Parish exep except Davy Halpin but he only repaired shoes and boots. There was a young cobbler here about twelve months ago. He lived in a little house bear the Gorge. His name was Higgins and he came from a place called Teurs.
    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
    Informant
    Patrick Cusack
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Monminane, Co. Waterford