School: Drumcar (roll number 16771)
- Location:
- Drumcar, Co. Louth
- Teacher: Mrs Bell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0671, Page 146
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- (continued from previous page)near the fireplaces - These settle-beds many still be seen in many houses.The fireplaces were usually in the gable - but there are a few old houses where they may be seen in the corner. The front of the chimney was made of clay and wattles.The old floors were all made of clay. Half door were quite common, but one is a rare sight now.Coal and wood were used for the fires as very little turf was to be had nearer than in Ardee bog.Tallow candles were used for lights, and rush-lights were also used. Both were made locally. In fact nearly every household made its own supply. Old moulds may be seen in some of the old houses.
