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School: Cillín Liath, Drom Dhá Liag (roll number 13412)

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Killeenleagh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Conchobhar de Paor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0293, Page 437

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    not in winter.
    The water that is used for washing the feet is never thrown out. It is said that a girl threw out the water in which she had washed her feet and it was thrown back in her face.
    Boots are made and repaired in this district in which there is only one shoemaker. It has been a tradition in the family for ages.
    Long ago there was only one shoemaker in each town and now there are about six.
    Clogs were worn locally and they are still worn
    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
    Mary Mac Carthy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killeenleagh, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Margaret Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killeenleagh, Co. Cork