House in Killough, County Galway

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What is recorded here

Detached three-bay single-storey vernacular house with attic, built c.1860. Pitched thatched roof with low rendered chimneystack. Painted rendered walls. Square-headed window openings.

This thatched house is a good example of the regions's vernacular architecture. The retention of thatch is its main interest.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 30409205

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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Páirc Spraoi an SpidéilChildren's playground · 321 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

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An FearbanMemorial · 2.9 mi

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Children's playground3.0 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

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