School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 03_028

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 03_028

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  1. In olden times people used not wear until they were grown up
    There is only one man who used to go around in his bare feet. In this district who is able to mend shoes he was brought up in Industrial School and learned the trade If people wear tight shoes they get corns on the feet. Some
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Frances Keighery
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrynagran, Co. Roscommon