School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

Location:
Bundorragha, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137D, Page 04_072

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137D, Page 04_072

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  1. The rich people in olden times wore shoes when they were able to walk and the poor people did not wear them until they were fourteen years of age. The children wear shoes in winter and they love to see the summer coming until they go in their bare feet. When they are in barefooted they love to see the winter coming until put on their shoes again. The shoes are made in Westport now. Some people wear
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mairéad De Burca
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Máire Bean Uí Bhúrca
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Tawnyinlough, Co. Mayo