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School: Coillte Bó (roll number 15984)

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Kiltybo, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Michael S. Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 340

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    old floors were made from flags. Half doors are common in this district and were in former times. Turf was used for fire. The old methods employed for giving light were, bog deal splinters, candles, and rush-lights. Candles were not made locally.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Mc Nicholas
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curneen, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Nicholas
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curneen, Co. Mayo