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School: An Corr Dubh (roll number 14339)

Location:
Corduff, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pádraig Mac Giolla'n Átha
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    so hard and tough that the average stone or thorn would not hurt them. There is a story told about Mike Doherty and Pat Flynn, that both of them walked a hundred feet of live cinders without no ill effects; of course those men were known as the two with the hardest feet in the district where they lived, and they did it on a "dare". According to the oldest tradition and the latest modern science the best thing for keeping the feet in perfect condition is the daily use of soap and water.
    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
    L. O' Donnell
    Age
    66
    Address
    Corriga, Co. Leitrim