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Farm kitchen, Co Clare, Ireland - 2
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Farm kitchen, Co Clare, Ireland - 2
A farmer and his wife and family sit in front of a peat fire over which a kettle boils in their farmhouse kitchen. County Clare, Ireland. First published The Sunday Times. See also Ref: 12445690 Date: 1989
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1989 Bare Burning Clare Clock Eighties Farmer Farmhouse Fireplace Kettle Kitchen Peat Spartan
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In this evocative photograph, taken in the picturesque County Clare, Ireland, in the late 1980s, a farmer and his wife and family gather around a peat fire in their humble farmhouse kitchen. The room is spartan yet warm, with a bare table and a few worn chairs nearby. The only adornments are a clock on the wall and a few essential farming tools. The heart of the scene is the open fireplace, where a kettle bubbles contentedly over a bed of burning peat. The farmer and his wife, dressed in simple, practical clothing, sit on the floor in front of the fire, their faces illuminated by its gentle glow. Their children, bundled up against the chill, sit on their laps or play nearby, their laughter adding to the cozy atmosphere. The scene is one of simple, rural life, where the daily rhythms of farming and family life are intertwined. The use of peat as fuel for heating and cooking is a testament to the area's traditional way of life, which has remained largely unchanged for generations. The photograph captures a moment of quiet contentment and connection, as the family gathers around the fire to share a moment of warmth and companionship. This image, first published in The Sunday Times in 1989, offers a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the enduring charm and resilience of rural Ireland. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of family, community, and the simple pleasures of life, even in the face of adversity and hardship.
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