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School: A Cnoc Buí, Drom Dhá Liag (roll number 9588)

Location:
Knockeenbwee Lower, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Dd. Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0300, Page 298

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  2. The Care of the Feet

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    In former times the people didn't wear shoes until they were getting their Confirmation. Many people never wore shoes in olden times. Long ago there was a travelling man who never wore shoes or boots. His name was John Religan.
    In former times the people used wash their caps in the water after washing the feet. Sometimes they used keep it and throw it in the ashes in the morning. Boots and shoes are repaired and made usually in Ireland. There are four shoemakers Any of them hasn't the tradition
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Hayes
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilnahera East, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Margaret Hayes
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilnahera East, Co. Cork