School: Macha na gClaidhe (roll number 16086)
- Location:
- Maughanaclea, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Cathal Ó Macháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0283, Page 430
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- (continued from previous page)Shoe MakersPeople suffering from corns still visit a shoemaker to get their corn "peared." This custom still prevails.Contrary to what some children say - Farmers still very much prefer the Shoemakers boot to the Shop ones. And all Farmers still wear the heavy nailed Shoemaker boot which cos 25/=
ClogsThese were worn in olden times in the district but are not now. Men that tend sheep on the neighbouring hills cross these hills barefooted - but take the shoes on their shoulders.
DancingYoung girls attending dancing halls from from the hilly districts take two pairs of boots - one strong pair worn from house to near hall. Then the weaker pair are donned (?) on. When dance is over - the strong ones are again put on.
