Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

A kingly house had six iomdhaidhe, or couches, on the western side near the door for the janitors in arms, the saer-cheiles or household officers, the hostages, judges, rioghan and ri or king. On the south or left side next the king, six couches for other kings, if present, the rioghdomhna the king’s bodyguard, one [...]

Above: One of fuel at that time, coal. Fuel consisted of turf, wood, charcoal or gual chrainn and probably coal from mines. Flint, steel and tinder were used for lighting or kindling fires. Until recently, touch or brown paper steeped in saltpetre and logwood was used. Light was derived from dipped candles, peeled rushes dipped [...]