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School: Rinn Troisc (roll number 13099)

Location:
Reentrusk, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0274, Page 393

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  1. Boots

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    People were seventeen years before they wore boots. There were people there long ago who never wore boots. The children go barefoot now. People wore shoes with timber soles. It is said that people couldn't afford to buy boots long ago. It is said that there was a shoemaker in Reentrusk.
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    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    66

  2. Houses Long Ago

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    It is said that it was thatch and sods they had as roofs.The sods were cut on the ban because they hadn't any slates then. There were two beds in the kitchen. The old
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