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Achill Island, A Cottage In Keel c.1950
Photo ref: A311013
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Another scene typical of western Ireland: thatched cottage, hens scratching for food and an island woman with her shawl. Next door is another familiar scene, a derelict cottage, reflecting the flight of many of the population from the constant struggle for survival.

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