School: Bennekerry, Carlow

Location:
Bennekerry, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Liam Ó hAodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0907, Page 463

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0907, Page 463

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    the thatch. The fireplace was made of two large granite stones about 3 feet wide with a grate in the centre. Turf and sticks were principally used in olden times.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. Many years ago the houses were made of clay, and most of them were thatched. Some people had a bed in the kitchen. This was covered in the day time. The fire was usually in the middle of the floor. There was a hole in the middle of the floor with iron around it.
    The rush soaked in grease was the only light used at night time.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rutland, Co. Carlow