School: Na Mullaigh (Smithboro') (roll number 10104)
- Location:
- Smithborough, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Mrs Walsh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0951, Page 306
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- (continued from previous page)never heard of fire in centre of room. I saw an old church at Killeshandra Co. Leitrim that never had glass in windows, just bars of iron.Old floors made of clay are yet to be seen occasionally. Yes, half-doors to keep out the chickens are frequently seen were very common formerly turf, wood commonly used also "shows" from flax mill and whins (forge) dips and rush lights. I heard of newer saw. Every woman made her own candles(to be a good candle maker was considered an asset to a girl when a man went looking for a wife).
- Buying and Selling
Yes, shops were fairly common - small shops usually n the "Room" of Kitchen - small suppliers of necessary food kept.Eggs given for goods to this day.(continues on next page)
