School: Cill Muire, Sixmilebridge
- Location:
- Kilmurry, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Bríd Ní Chonmara
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often placed to keep out the breeze.Floors were invariably made of mud and dóibí.half -doors were very common ,but are not common now.Fire was made from cow's droppings dried furze and turf.
people made turf.The boggy land was ploughed and harrowed and watered if too dry.then it was rolled several times; and the whole process was repeated if necessary until it became solid enough. This was done at Mc Donnell's,Ardane Sixmilebridge and in everey farmer's place .
Faggot or brosna (dried briars) provided other fuel.Candles were made locally -see Old Crafts : Bog- deal Splinters were used.
