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School: Na Mullaigh (Smithboro') (roll number 10104)

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Smithborough, Co. Monaghan
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Mrs Walsh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0951, Page 305

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    “Its custom in this district to...”

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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
        2. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
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  2. Old Houses

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    Thatched houses common some years ago - rare now - art of thatched almost forgotten - thatch was straw or flax. A bed in Kitchen placed against side wall - called a settle bed. - a bed by night, closed up used as a seat by day. Front of chimney made of stones and mortar. Most houses without chimneys were to be seen in this locality.
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    “The only old graveyard in this parish is Drumsnatt...”

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    The only old graveyard in this parish is Drumsnatt and I have learned that Mr. .. Threemilehouse N.S. has given a full description of it.
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