Old Houses

Abstract: Story collected by Kathleen Mc Gowan, a student at Iubhrach school (Uragh, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).

Original reference: 0189/5/72

 Iubhrach [Vol. 0189, Chapter 0005]

County  The Schools' Manuscript Collection : County Leitrim Schools

COLLECTOR
Gowan, Kathleen Mc 
Gender
female
Location
Unshinagh (Townland) 
Rossinver (Civil parish) 
Rosclogher (Barony) 
Leitrim (County) 

Story text

transcribed at

 

Old Houses  [duchas:4598357]

mortar on these chimneys.
There were very small windows in these houses but they were much the same as the ones we have now. The floors were made of clay. On account of the small windows half doors were in use because the people were fond of the sunshine. Half doors are still in use in many country houses.
There were no lamps long ago and bog dale splinters and rush candles were used. The candles were made  locally. First the rushes were peeled and then soaked in grease and when they were dry they were ready for use.

Resource description

Origin information
Uragh, Co. Leitrim
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
p. 331-332
Volume 0189
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Cristíne Ní Shíoda.
Languages
English  
Genre
Folktale
Subject
Dwellings--Folklore
Residential buildings--An teach cónaithe
School location
Uragh Úrach Uragh Rossinver Rosclogher Leitrim
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4631414
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0189/5/72

Suggested credit
"Old Houses"in "The Schools' Manuscript Collection," held by University College Dublin, National Folklore Collection UCD. © University College Dublin. Digital content by: Glenbeigh Records Management, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4631414>
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Cristíne Ní Shíoda.
Funding
Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

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