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Houses Long Ago

Houses Long Ago

They had no lamps or lights except rush-candles and bog-deal splinters...

INFORMANT: Michael Kennedy, Age 48 Rush Hill, Co. Mayo

buildings, Country Life, Buildings, Crafts, John Kennedy, Dùchas.ie, Thatch, School Collection, Old HouseJohn Kennedy15 April 2018Michael Kennedy, Rush Hill, Old HousesComment

Houses in Olden Times

Houses in Olden Times

In the olden times all the people used to live in thatched houses. Slates were unknown at that time.

The Schools’ Collection, Gleann an Dúin - Prison, Buildings, Dùchas.ie, Old HouseJimmie Adams30 March 2018Mrs Adams, Prison NorthComment