Pack of Six Irish Cottages

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Set of 6 prints of Irish Cottages from paintings by Hugh O’Neill. 1. Fisherman’s Cottage (Co. Kerry) 2. Slate Cottage (Co. Clare) 3. Farm House (Co. Tipperary) 4. Byre House (Co.Donegal) 5. Mick McQuaid’s Cabin (Notorious Poitin Maker, Connermara) 6. Egg House (Co.Armagh) A History of Traditional Irish Cottages The Fisherman’s Cottage: Because these cottages were located in mostly exposed coastal environments they had gabled roofs of sturdy construction to protect against gales. These were common in north and west coasts. The Slate Cottage: This cottage is constructed of slate and stones, with a roof of flagstone and slate. This was usually a form of construction employed in areas where there was little surplus of natural hay or other grasses or reeds used for thatching. This example is in Co. Clare. The Farmer’s Cottage: The hipped roof is found mostly in central and eastern regions. This particular roof design is more waterproof than the gable design but is less robust against the wind. Consequently it is seldom found in the west or the north. In some areas, this roof construction is not used at all. This example is in Co. Tipperary. The Byre House: Sometimes referred to as �The Donegal House” is a dwelling in which livestock were kept under the same roof as the owners. This was so that the cattle could share the warmth of the fire. This particular example is a development of the original style, and it has a additional room above the byre area, at the low end of the house, where the cattle are kept. Mick McQuaid’s Cabin, Connemera: Mick McQuaid was a notorious poit�n distiller of the last century. This cabin is typical of a poit�n makers home. The cabin has no windows, this may be because the cabin was originally built when there was a tax levied according to the number of windows in a house. The Egg House: This house was constructed without any corners. Superstition said that demons hid in the corners of houses and so by having no corners the house had no place for demons to hide This example is in Co. Armagh.

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