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School: An Chlais Mhór, Eóchaill (roll number 2889)

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Clais Mhór, Co. Phort Láirge
Teacher:
Liam Suipéal
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    used to have only one window also. The floors used be made of clay. In mountain places they used to burn turf and around this country it is sticks and coal they used to burn. Candles were made of sheep fat for light and they were called 'tallow candles'.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Madgie Barry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile Uí Shuibhne, Co. Phort Láirge