- Stock Photography: THE DESERTED VILLAGE AT SLIEVEMORE, ACHILL, MAYO, IRELAND by Debchephotography
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- Photo title: The deserted village at Slievemore, Achill, Mayo, Ireland
- Author: Debchephotography
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- Set at the foot of the south-facing slope of Slievemore mountain near Keel, the Deserted Village consists of the remains of almost 100 traditional stone cottages. It is thought that the village was occupied during several different stages in history, with some of the buildings perhaps being constructed on top of previous houses. The most recent period of habitation came to an end in the early 20th century, when the cottages were used for ‘booleying’ by the local population. As ‘booley’ houses they were occupied during the summer months, when cattle would be grazed on the mountainside, but the residents would return to their homes in the villages of Pollagh and Dooagh for the winter months. Achill is thought to be one of the last places in Europe to have practised this lifestyle. There are a number of other booley villages on the island, including one at Bunowna in the valley at Keem Bay and another at Annagh, but Slievemore is by far the largest and best preserved.
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