School: Moynalty (C.)

Location:
Moynalty, Co. Meath
Teacher:
(name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0706, Page 075

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    A cross wall ran along the fireplace parallel to the door and this generally had a little window about a foot square probably to allow some light from the door to reach the fire, or maybe to allow anyone working at the fire to keep an eye on the door. There was an alcove on each side of the fire in which small articles were kept - pipe, tobacco, buttons needles, pins etc. A salt box also hung near the fire so that the salt would be always dry. A Crane stood at one side of the fire buried fast in the floor. This could be moved in or out as required and crooks on it could be raised or lowered to suit.
    The floors were made of black clay and near the door and on the hearth were large flags.
    Each house had a door and a half-doors. Some half-doors may still be seen in this district. Turf was used for fire. The bank of the fire was of partans or
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Concepta Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    J.M. Gilsenan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Billywood, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Michael Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kingsfort, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mrs Govern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Moynalty, Co. Meath
    Informant
    T. Govern
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Donore, Co. Meath