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School: Camdhoire (roll number 14573)

Location:
Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Dhubhchon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119C, Page 09_045

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    they washed their feet at night, they did not throw out the water till morning, for it was believed that if they did so, that one of the family would die that night.
    The women used wear soleless stockings called "troighthins" to prevent Oighreach, that is chapping caused by frost and wind.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Máiréad Breathnach
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Craggagh, Co. Mayo