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School: Whiterock (roll number 13820)

Location:
Carrigeengeare, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
J. Faulkner
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0194, Page 119

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0194, Page 119

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  1. Kilmakerril (continued)

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    of the present graveyard is built with the stones from the old church. The oldest families in the district bury in this graveyard.
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  2. Care of the Feet

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    Long ago children never wore shoes. Girls started to wear them just when they were thinking of getting married. No body around this district remembers anybody who never wore shoes. Out at the back of the mountain they only wore them when going to Mass or to town. Then they carried them tied together and
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    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
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