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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Tráighlí

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Tralee, Co. Kerry
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An tSr. Proinnsias
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 106

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    In years gone-by the majority of the Irish people made their own shoes.
    First the foot was measured and then a last was got and leather was put on it according to the size of the foot. The wax and hemp was then got and then they were sewn
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Wilson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    The Mall, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs Wilson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    The Mall, Co. Kerry