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Peat delivery Ireland
Ireland - Co Clare. A housewife fills a bag of peat for her kitchen fire from a street delivery man with tractor and trailer Date: 1990
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1990 1990s Burn Dunn Fossil Fuel Heating Nineties Peat Philip Turf Bagging
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In this evocative image from the 1990s, a housewife in rural Ireland engages in the traditional chore of filling her bag with peat for her kitchen fire. The scene takes place on the cobblestone street of a small Irish village, with quaint houses and lush greenery in the background. The year is 1990, and the fossil fuel of choice for many Irish homes is still peat, a natural resource that has been used for heating and cooking in the region for centuries. The delivery man, dressed in a woolen jumper and cap, arrives at the house with his tractor and trailer, laden with sacks of peat. He expertly unloads the fuel onto the street, where the housewife, dressed in an apron and wearing a headscarf, waits with an empty bag. She deftly fills the bag with the peat, taking care to ensure that each piece is the right size for her fire. The use of peat as a fuel source is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Irish people. Despite the challenges of living in a rural area, they have found ways to make the most of the natural resources available to them. Peat is not only a reliable source of heat, but it is also a symbol of the close-knit community that exists in rural Ireland. This image captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a way of life that is slowly fading away as modern conveniences and alternative energy sources become more prevalent. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving traditions and cherishing the simple pleasures of rural life. The housewife's determination to fill her bag with peat, despite the cold and the rain, speaks to the enduring spirit of the Irish people and their deep connection to the land.
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