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School: Mín a Ghabhann (Meenagowan) (roll number 16823)

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Mín an Ghabhann, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Glacáin
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    “The boys and girls were fifteen and sixteen years before they (wore) got a pair of shoes. ...”

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    The boys and girls were fifteen and sixteen years before they (wore) got a pair of shoes. They used to get a pair to wear to Confirmation but when those were worn they would not get any more till they were fifteen years. The children nowadays leave off their shoes in April and May and they leave them off till
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Ghiolla Riadaí
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Maggie Mc Cready
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tuaim, Co. Donegal