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School: Cnoc an Éin, Cuinche

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Knockanean, Co. Clare
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Máire, Bean Uí Bhraonáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0595, Page 119

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  2. Houses in Olden Times

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    In olden times the houses were covered with heather,and thatch.This was cut in the bogs.The chimneys were built against the wall,some were built of clay and stones,and others were built of mortar.There was one large entrance door and three windows and there was also a half-door,and a settle -bed.they used bogdeal to give them light.i do not know of any other light except candles .they made their own candles of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary M. Brooks
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creggaun, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Joe Brooks
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Creggaun, Co. Clare