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School: An Chlais Mhór, Eóchaill (roll number 2889)

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Clashmore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Liam Suipéal
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    used to have only one window also. The floors used be made of clay. In mountain places they used to burn turf and around this country it is sticks and coal they used to burn. Candles were made of sheep fat for light and they were called 'tallow candles'.
    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
    Madgie Barry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyheeny, Co. Waterford