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School: Machaire

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Magherintemple, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Ó Reilly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1023, Page 125

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    Old Houses:
    Long ago nearly all the houses were thatched except those belonging to the wealthy landlord
    The thatch was made from pulled straw Then it was put on in bundles on the roof and fastened on with "scolops."
    The use of cement was unknown and the floors are made of clay. On nearly every house there were two doors. One full door and a half door. The windows were few and small
    The beds were in the kitchen. They were called "settle" beds. They were made of wood and were very comfortable.
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    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
    Mary O' Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Longfield, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs O' Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Longfield, Co. Cavan