School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile an Gharrdha
- Location:
- Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Sr M. Treasa
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- (continued from previous page)wash their feet they always throw out the water immediately for fear of the fairies. There are two shoemakers in my district. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Farrell. This has been a tradition. Clogs were often worn in my district.
- Clogs were commonly worn about 25 years ago. They were worn only by few about five years ago. They were made by Johny Coughlin of Ballygrane.
- Collector
- Maureen Danagher
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Ballynarooga Beg West, Co. Limerick
- People in my district say that it is not right to leave feet - water inside. You should always throw it out, and if(continues on next page)
