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School: Meelick (C.)

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Míleac, Co. an Chláir
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhórdha
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    Often there was no bag only the bundle of straw. This was called a "shake-down".
    Lights were never lit in summer. The people went to bed about eight o clock and were up at daybreak. The light was weak as it was only a rush candle. At one time they used fish-oil as oil to give light but that oil was scarce. The candles were made in the homes.
    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
    Informant
    Mrs D. Enright
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Cuanach Thoir, Co. Luimnigh