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School: Cortown (roll number 3113)

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Cortown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Peadar Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0701, Page 040

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0701, Page 040

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  1. Names of Fields (continued)

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  2. Old Houses

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    Long ago the houses were thatched The thatch was made from oaten staw or sometimes from rushes. The old houses had a bed in the kitchen. It was placed against a side wall. It was a settle-bed. Paddy Beggs, of Volvenstown had a bed in the corner at the fire. It was made of bags of chalf. Usually the
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