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School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

Location:
Bundorragha, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137D, Page 01_058

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    In olden times people would not wear shoes until they were over eighteen years of age. A girl would not wear any shoes until she would get married. I have heard of one man who was travelling in this country and he never wore any shoes. He is buried not far from here. In summer children go in their bare feet now-a-days. On the first day of summer they take off their
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Treasa Ní h-Oireachtaigh
    Gender
    Female