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School: Cnoc an Éin, Cuinche

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Cnoc an Éin, Co. an Chláir
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Máire, Bean Uí Bhraonáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0595, Page 117

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0595, Page 117

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  1. Houses in Olden Times (continued)

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    the side of the house.There was a chimney in every house.It was built of clay.The doors were fastened with a bolt at the back.They had only one window.The floor was made of earth.Everyone had a half-door. They burned turf and timber.They burned Bogdeal to give light.Candles were made here.Soon after they got paraffin oil.
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  2. Houses in Olden Times

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    The houses long ago used be very small and they were made of timber.They were covered with thatch.It was got in boggy places.]The beds were in
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    Topics
    1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
        1. foirgnimh
          1. an teach cónaithe (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tilly Mc Donnell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Tuairín, Co. an Chláir
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Donnell
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Tuairín, Co. an Chláir