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School: Páirc an Chuilinn (Hollygrove) (roll number 15138)

Location:
Hollygrove, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádhraic Mac Gleannáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0046, Page 0475

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    were used to give light at night. Bog deal and penny dips were also used. Rush candles were made from peeled rushes dipped in lard or suet. Every householder provided their own candes.
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  2. Old Houses

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    The houses long ago were one storied thatched buildings. Straw or rushes were used for thatch. People do not like to build houses on "fairy paths" as it is said to be unlucky. St. Benedict's medal is put in the wall of a house when building to keep it safe.
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
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