School: Druim Corr
- Location:
- Drumcor, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Mac Duibhir
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- People in this district in former times began to wear boots about 14 years of age.
There was a man named Stephen Dolan who lived in the townland of Legland and he never wore boots, shoes or clogs.
Some children go barefoot in this district in the summer. There is no customs or beliefs connected with the water used for washing the feet in this district.
there is one shoemaker in this district and his name is Michael Kellegher.
He lives in the townland of Tiercullen.
Shoemaking was a tradition in their family for over 150 years.
Clogs are worn in this district and they are(continues on next page)
