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School: Gaduidhe Dubh (C.)

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    here long ago but are not now.
    Fish used to be put on the feet long ago to heal any sores on them. The fish mostly used was "Dog fish" also called "Gubucs". They would keep them a few days and then wash the feet well.

    Bridie Doherty,
    Cloughfin,
    Clonmany

    I got this from,
    Joseph Doherty
    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
    Bridie Doherty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Termon, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Joseph Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloghfin, Co. Donegal