Second Class had a lovely time exploring the Pre-historic Park of Craggaunowen. It
features a stunning recreation of some of the homesteads, animals and
artefacts which existed in Ireland over 1,000 years ago.
Crannogs were artificial islands on which people built houses, kept animals, and lived in relative security. They were constructed by placing layers of stone, brushwood, tree trunks and even, old dugout canoes, on the lakebed.
These were revetted by wooden pilings and the platform was covered with
a layer of earth or sand. On this the inhabitants built their thatched
houses of wattles and mud and surrounded themselves with a protective
timber fence.
The Fulacht Fiadh - Hunters' Cooking Site
A rectangular hole was dug in low-lying land where it was sure
to fill with water. This was clad on the four sides with wooden
sections. Stones heated on the campfire were then used to boil the water
in the wooden trough. A joint of venison was then wrapped in straw and put into the boiling water and cooked for a designated period.
To end the day the children played ten pin bowling at Ennis Leisure World, which they really enjoyed. It was a great day overall.
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