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School: Tyrrellspass (2) (roll number 13743)

Location:
Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs Payne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 258

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    Pampooties.
    Pampooties were made of sheep skin with the woolly side in and the skin out. These boots were made in the homes of the people. They are still made and worn in Galway and in the Aran Islands and are very comfortable. Because they have a lot of sheep and they won't slip on the rocks.
    Mrs. Payne had a pair of pampooties, the sole was cut in the shape of her foot, then the sides were stitched to the sole and they made a beautiful pair of pampooties for her for the house.
    These boots keep you very warm in winter when the frost and snow is out.
    Wilma Simmonds, age 11 years
    Belvedere Orphanage
    Tyrrellspass,
    Co. Westmeath. 11.1.'39
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Wilma Simmonds
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath