School: Na Mullaigh (Smithboro') (roll number 10104)
- Location:
- Smithborough, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Mrs Walsh
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“Its custom in this district to...”
Its custom in this district to
1. Hang holly round house at xmas.
2. Strew many flowers on door step on May Eve.
3. Keep palm branch hung over the bed from Palm Sunday to Palm Sunday (renew yearly)- 56
Thatched houses common some years ago - rare now - art of thatched almost forgotten - thatch was straw or flax. A bed in Kitchen placed against side wall - called a settle bed. - a bed by night, closed up used as a seat by day. Front of chimney made of stones and mortar. Most houses without chimneys were to be seen in this locality.(continues on next page) (no title)
“The only old graveyard in this parish is Drumsnatt...”
The only old graveyard in this parish is Drumsnatt and I have learned that Mr. .. Threemilehouse N.S. has given a full description of it.