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School: Mercy Convent, Granard (roll number 13846)

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Gránard, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Sr. Conception
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    in the kitchen, and there was what called a "settle bed,"which consisted of a long wooden seat, which opened and closed like a press; it could be used as a seat during the day, and served as a bed at night.
    When taking their meals the people sat on the ground on their heels.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
        1. foirgnimh
          1. an teach cónaithe (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Monica King
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Gránard Cille, Co. an Longfoirt
    Informant
    Mrs Maria Kiernan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    77
    Address
    Gránard, Co. an Longfoirt