School: Árd Fhionáin (B.)
- Location:
- Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Áine Ní Fhoghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0571, Page 254
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- There are many old-fashioned farm-houses in this district.
This is a description of the kitchen of one, owned by a family of the Boyles, who live not far from my house.
There is an open fireplace in it, and the fire is generally a big one, kept up by turf and blocks of wood. The floor is made of cement. There is a "dresser" in it, on which all kinds of delpt is kept; the cups are hanging on hooks, and the plates are standing on the shelves, with the half of one plate covering the half of the next one. There is a long table in the middle of the floor, and the stools and chairs, and table are kept white by being constantly scrubbed.
There is a "crane" over the fireplace to hang the pots and kettles when food is being cooked. The food is kept in a cupboard in the kitchen. Home-cured bacon is generally hanging over the fireplace(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr C. Boyle
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Marlhill, Co. Tipperary
