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School: Beacán (C.)

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Bekan, Co. Mayo
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Máire, Bean Uí Dhonnchú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0109, Page 321

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    for the hens, and the people went up to the loft by means of a ladder.
    In every house there was a half door to keep out the hens and this was made of wire or wood.
    The lights used by the people were splinters of bog deal, rush candles, and tin lamps.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Fitzmaurice
    Gender
    Female