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School: Cormaddyduff

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Cormaddyduff, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
M. Ní Ghiolla Sheanain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0995, Page 303

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    They were very coarse compared to what is worn at the present day.
    The first people who wore souped shirts were cheered and laughed at.
    Socks are knitted in the homes at the present day but we have to buy the thread. Long ago the people spun the wool and knitted the socks. Sometimes they dyed them and they looked very nice.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Cullen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Enagh, Co. Cavan