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School: Cúlfada (roll number 13763)

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Culfadda, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Liam Barún
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    in the years gone by. These were made with wooden soles plated with light iron and worn at the present day. These are very warm and stand a long time during the winter months. No tanning of sheep skin was carried out but years ago gloves and footwear were made out of rabbits and hares. These are yet in some homes in my district.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Charles Dyer
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockatelly, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Martin Conlon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockatelly, Co. Sligo