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School: Ballinahowen (roll number 8646)

Location:
Ballynahown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Hanly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0745, Page 042

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  1. The Care of the Feet

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    In former times people used to go barefooted until they were able to earn their living, which was about fifteen years old. Nowadays, children go barefooted in the Summer. It is said locally, that the water in which a dead person's feet is washed should never be thrown on a pass-way. Water in which the feet are washed at night should always be thrown out. When throwing it out you should stand three yards outside the threshold of the door.
    Boots are repaired locally. There are about three cobblers in this district. Clogs were worn in this district by all the working people. Large ugly feet are called "spagues".
    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
    Séamuis O Póllain
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Esker, Co. Offaly