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School: Ráth Coille (roll number 15705)

Location:
Rathkell, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 310

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    them.
    In winter the clogs are very warm as the soles are made of wood, but in summer they are too hot for wearing.
    About one hundred and fifty years ago or over there was no such thing as a left or right shoe as both shoes were made alike.
    Men and women that had far distances to travel to mass used to carry their shoes in their hands until they came near the church and then they used to put them on.
    Many of the children
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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
    Emily Joyce
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenavenew, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Peter Joyce
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glenavenew, Co. Mayo